TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A 47-year-old man was shot during an incident in Catalina on Tuesday, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
On Jan. 9, Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the area of 3000 East Lamb Drive. They found James McLaughlin with an injury consistent with a gunshot. McLaughlin was transported to a hospital with serious, but non-lifethreatening injuries. A 46-year-old man, Clifford Bretthauer, was seen fleeing the location.
An investigation revealed that while the victim, who was not named by PCSD, was on his own property cleaning up a homeless encampment, he was approached by McLaughlin and Bretthauer and assaulted. During the assault, the victim fired his weapon, striking McLaughlin. During this altercation, Bretthauer fled and has not been located.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrest has been made and PCSD is requesting the assistance of the public in locating Bretthauer. Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 or 88-CRIME.
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