TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police responded to an officer-involved shooting at Kolb and 29th Street Tuesday.
🚨OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING🚨
— Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police) February 14, 2023
An investigation is underway regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in the area S Kolb Rd & E 29th St.
Details are limited. Media staging area will be on the NE corner of Kolb Rd & Golf Links Rd. Unknown ETA for briefing. pic.twitter.com/ldJzYz7I1W
A TPD spokesman said the shooting happened just before 2 a.m.
Police responded to an armed man having a mental health crisis in the 6900 block of East Calle Jupiter.
The man walked into the middle of the intersection and an officer shot him.
The man is in stable condition. No one was injured.
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team will continue the investigation. TPD will also conduct its own investigation.
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