Tucson, AZ – A high-speed pursuit on eastbound Interstate 10 early Tuesday led to a shooting involving an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper, leaving one suspect hospitalized and a bicyclist dead, officials said.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the incident began around 12:29 a.m. near milepost 252, when a trooper attempted to stop a white Toyota Camry for criminal speeding. The driver allegedly refused to yield, sparking a pursuit through Tucson.
Investigators said the suspect exited at Speedway Boulevard, where the vehicle struck both a bicyclist and a pedestrian before crashing. The suspect then allegedly fired at the trooper, who returned fire, striking the driver.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The trooper suffered minor injuries, officials said. The bicyclist died from their injuries, while the pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
Authorities closed the intersection for several hours as the Major Incident Division (MID) investigated. I-10 and Speedway Boulevard reopened just before 3 p.m.
AZDPS thanked the Tucson Police Department, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and Arizona Department of Transportation for assisting with the investigation.
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