On the afternoon of September 1, 2024, 27-year-old Gage Francis Guerra was shot in the 3500 block of South Mission Road in Tucson while with friends after a confrontation with a male who produced a firearm and opened fire. The shooter fled immediately and left Guerra with life-threatening wounds; he was taken to Banner University Medical Center and died there on September 8, 2024.

The Tucson Police Department opened a homicide investigation and detectives say they are actively pursuing leads. No arrests have been announced and no public description of the suspect has been released. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Tucson Police Department.