(updated) CHRISTMAS VIOLENCE AT UA: Police fatally shoot man brandishing shotgun at University Medical Center
The AP reports that a UAPD officer shot and killed a man brandishing a shotgun during a traffic stop this morning. We don’t know much more than that, but expect some developments to come out later.
The Arizona Daily Wildcat has no updates on the story, as it is currently on winter hiatus until January 10th.
I guess the story makes this odd to say, but Merry Christmas to everybody, and remember that tomorrow is no less His day than today. God bless.
Update: The Tucson Citizen reports that the traffic stop was for a stolen license plate. Deceased is Raul Marquez Jr., 43. Encounter initiated at 4:50 a.m.; Marquez pronounced dead 45 minutes later. UA Phonebook indicates no such name being affiliated with the university.
Update (26 Dec): The Arizona Daily Star has more details, including details on the records of the officer and the suspect. The suspect’s criminal record doesn’t surprise me.
Update 3: Marquez had a felony warrant out for DUI, but was being pulled over specifically for having stolen plates. Please allow me to echo what the commenters said on the Star article and thank the good Lord this wasn’t the tragedy for the officer’s family that it could have been.
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