Pablo Antonio Valenzuela, a 46-year-old Hispanic/Latino man, was shot in the early morning hours of June 22, 2021, on Tucson’s west side and later died from his injuries. The shooting occurred in the 1500 block of West Niagara Street, an area reported near St. Marys and Silverbell roads. Officers responded after a call shortly before 5 a.m.; Valenzuela had been taken to St. Mary’s Hospital and was later transferred to Banner University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead that day and the death was classified as a homicide.

Initial reports said there were no suspects in custody and few details about how or why the attack happened. The Tucson Police Department and local media described the investigation as active and asked the public for help, including through a tip line and online submissions. If anyone has information about Pablo Valenzuela or the circumstances of the shooting, consider contacting investigators with relevant tips.