[FOX] At least 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning after a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district, according to officials.
The suspect, whose identity has not been released, allegedly tried to flee the scene before he was shot by a responding police officer, the Tucson Police Department (TPD) said. He was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.
No deaths were reported, but nine victims suffered gunshot wounds, according to Mayor Regina Romero. Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs.
"Last night, Tucson experienced another serious and senseless act of gun violence," Romero said in a statement Sunday. "A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer."
Police said the shooting unfolded around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Congress Street, a downtown area known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife.
| Update from comments for future searchability: the shooter is identified as David Leroy French, 21. The incident started as an argument between two groups outside a pizza parlour that escalated to shooting. |
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