Tucson fire shooting latest - Suspect was shot by cops after opening fire on AMRs and killing neighbor near home blaze

MAYOR READY TO ASSIST

City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said her office is ready to assist in an investigation.

She said: “I have spoken with both Chief Magnus and Chief Ryan and let them know that they have my full support with anything they need during this difficult time.”

POLICE PLEA

If you have information about the whereabouts of the missing children, Tucson cops urge you to call 911 or 88-CRIME.

WHO WAS SHOT?

Police said the following people were injured:

• Tucson Fire Captain with has minor injuries
• 20-year-old EMT shot who is extremely critical
• 21-year-old EMT who is now stable
• 44-year-old neighbor who was shot dead
• Another neighbor hit by a bullet is in good condition
• Police said the burn victim inside the house is dead
• Male suspect, 35, is hospitalized in critical condition

'GUNMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION', REPORTS

Tucson police chief Chris Magnus said the suspect saw the cop who was driving towards him.

He said: “The suspect then attempted to ram the officer… disabling the police car.”

As the officer got out of the car, the suspect opened fire. The officer returned fire, critically striking the gunman.

The gunman was taken into custody before he was transported to a local hospital.

He remains in a critical condition.

The police officer who shot him was not injured.