Updated at 6:15 p.m.
The roadways near the scene have re-opened to traffic Friday evening.
KGUN 9's Craig Smith was on scene at Escalante and Apache Wells. He says police told him a woman had a gun in an open desert area, where she was firing shots.
Police officers and SWAT were deployed near where she was located, closing the thoroughfares to the public.
Police say they did eventually get the woman to surrender herself into custody without further incident.
KGUN 9 will update this story more information becomes available.
Updated at 4:07 p.m.
TPD has detained the suspect and working on any potential charges.
The roadway should be back open shortly.
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Tucson Police responded to a report of a person in crisis who is allegedly armed near East Escalante Road and South Camino Seco.
The scene is active, according to TPD.
Stay with KGUN 9 for further updates.
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