Tucson police officer responding to call dies in crash near downtown
A Tucson police officer died near Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street while responding to a call on Sunday night, according to the department. A Tucson police officer has died following a crash while responding to a call near downtown Tucson. The officer was involved in the accident at Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street. The police did not specify what led to the crash or what call the officer was responding to. A news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Tucson police's main station.
Published : 2 months ago by Rey Covarrubias Jr., Arizona Republic in Auto
A Tucson police officer died following a crash while responding to a call on Sunday night, Tucson police said.
The crash occurred at Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street just east of downtown Tucson.
Police did not provide details of what led to the crash or what call the officer was responding to.
"It is with heavy sadness we announce the death of a Tucson Police Officer last night," wrote the Tucson Police Department on X, formerly known as Twitter. "As we grieve, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow department members."
A news conference is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Tucson police's main station.
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