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law-enforcement1 year ago

Tucson Police Officer Killed in On-Duty Car Crash

Tucson Police Officer Adam R. Buckner died in a car crash while responding to a call for service. The collision occurred when a vehicle failed to yield at an intersection, sending Buckner's patrol car into a traffic signal pole. Buckner, 31, had his emergency lights and siren activated at the time of the crash. The other driver sustained minor injuries, and there were no signs of impairment. The investigation is ongoing, and the Tucson Police Department is asking for any witnesses to come forward. Governor Katie Hobbs expressed condolences, emphasizing the risks that police and first responders face daily.

via KGUN 9 Tucson News|
#car-crash#first-responder#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

Serial Predator Strikes College Campus: Police Launch Manhunt

Three female students at the University of Arizona were targeted in a series of attacks by a potential serial predator. The suspect, described as a heavy-set Hispanic man, followed, groped, and attempted to abduct the victims. The incidents occurred within a mile radius near the university campus. The police are searching for the suspect, who was last seen wearing an orange shirt and jeans. University officials have increased security measures, and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are assisting in the investigation. The public is urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

via Fox News|
#abduction-attempts#campus-safety#crime
crime2 years ago

Concerns Rise as Abduction Attempts and Assaults Plague University of Arizona Campus

Tucson Police and University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) address the public after a series of attempted abductions near the University of Arizona campus. UAPD is enhancing patrol capabilities and increasing visibility, while Tucson Police are working with witnesses and victims to produce a suspect sketch. The FBI has been contacted for additional resources. All three victims, who are UA students, have given similar descriptions of the suspect. Police urge anyone with information or surveillance video to contact them.

via KGUN 9 Tucson News|
#attempted-abductions#crime#public-safety
crime2 years ago

Spate of Attacks Near UA Campus Sparks Concern and Self-Defense Tips

A female student at the University of Arizona was sexually assaulted just south of campus. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male, approached the victim from behind and fondled her genitals over her clothing before fleeing when she screamed. The Tucson Police and University of Arizona Police are searching for the suspect and ask anyone with information or surveillance video to come forward.

via KVOA Tucson News|
#crime#investigation#safety
crime2 years ago

Fatal Robbery in Tucson Leaves Two Dead, Police Investigate

Two people were killed in a robbery gone wrong in Tucson, Arizona. Daniel Alfredo Cortez-Arguelles, 26, and Vicente Apodaca, 41, attempted to rob two men at gunpoint in a parking lot. The intended victims defended themselves by shooting Cortez-Arguelles and Apodaca, who were pronounced dead at the scene. Two men have been detained, but no charges have been filed yet. The investigation is ongoing.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#arrests#crime#investigation