Tucson Shooting Sparks Gun Safety Calls | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Early Sunday morning in downtown Tucson, a man opened fire on Congress Street, injuring nine people in a chaotic scene that sent shockwaves through the city’s nightlife district. Officers responded swiftly, confronting the suspect who fled before being shot and taken into custody. All ten involved—including the shooter—were hospitalized with non-fatal injuries, mostly to extremities. The incident has reignited national debates over gun safety, with Tucson’s mayor calling for universal background checks and measures to remove firearms from dangerous individuals. Authorities are launching…