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Tucson Police arrest suspects in Christopher Hart murder

TPD offering up to $2,500 for information
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Updated on August 17 at 6:47 p.m.

Officers have made three arrests in the murder of 37-year-old Christopher Hart from June 22.

The investigation led detectives to three suspects: 39-year-old Miguel Francisco Rodriguez, 47-year-old Aaron Fernando Montiel, and 27-year-old Miguel Cipriano LaraCabazos.

Detectives obtained arrest warrants for all three suspects for first-degree murder and kidnapping.

All three suspects were arrested on Aug. 13 and booked into the Pima County Jail.

The suspects are being held on a $1,000,000 bond each.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 88-CRIME.

Updated on July 6 at 6:12 p.m.

The Tucson Police Department released images of two vehicles believed to be involved in the murder of Christopher Hart.

The vehicles are described as a black, early 2000s BMW sedan and a 2005-2008 Kia Optima sedan.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 88-CRIME.

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The Tucson Police Department is asking the public for help in tracking down the people responsible for killing Christopher Hart, 37.

As a result, they are offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of his killers.

Officers first told KGUN 9 about this homicide on Friday. They said he was found beaten to death around 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22.

Police say they're under the impression multiple people were involved in the beating.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call 88-CRIME or (520) 882-7463.

Callers will remain anonymous.

Tipsters may also download the P3TIPS app available for Androids and iPhones.

The department clarified only 88-CRIME tips are eligible for the reward.

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