Rudy R. Romero, age 20, was fatally shot late on the evening of Sunday, August 30, 2020, at an apartment complex at 1951 E. Benson Highway on Tucson’s South Side. Officers arrived just after 10:00 p.m. and found Romero with fatal gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives took over the investigation and law enforcement indicated they believed the shooting was not random and that Romero may have been targeted.

In the days and weeks after the killing, investigators continued their work but did not publicly identify any suspects or announce arrests. Motive and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear and the case is unsolved. If anyone knew Rudy Romero, was at the Benson Highway complex that night, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.