UPDATE: 12:18 p.m. Oct. 4.
Tucson Police have arrested 41-year-old Joseph Edward Karber on suspicion of first degree murder in connection with a homicide that took place Tuesday, Oct. 2, on Tucson's east side.
Tucson Police officers responded at around 1 p.m. to a report of a body found in a tunnel under South Swan Road, north of Golf Links, according to a news release from TPD.
Upon arrival, officers found the body of 48-year-old Joseph Donald Rose. A TPD investigation determined that Karber had confronted Rose over a previous incident. Karber allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Rose during the confrontation, according to the news release.
Detectives quickly identified Karber as a suspect and located him the same day at an apartment complex at East 29th Street and South Swan Road. Tucson SWAT and Hostage Negotiations were eventually able to take Karber into custody, the news release said.
Karber is currently being held at the Pima County Jail without bond for his warrant, the news release said.
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Tucson police are on scene for a death investigation near Golf Links and Swan Road.
Police say it's early into their investigation, so details are limited.
The Tucson Police Department says officers are trying to determine if the death is suspicious.
Stay with KGUN 9 for further updates.
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