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Man dies in possibly gang-related shooting

Police investigate homicide on Alvernon
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Tucson Police gang detectives are investigating a homicide in midtown Thursday.

TPD Sgt. Pete Dugan said the call came in at 9:15 a.m. from the area of Alvernon and Third Street.

Officers found bystanders performing CPR on a man with gunshot trauma.

The victim, who is suspected to be affiliated with a gang and spending time with others with gang affiliations, was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Carlos Simmons.

No one is in custody. Those with information should call 911 or 88-CRIME.

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