A winter dispute at a midtown Tucson apartment complex ended in the death of 44-year-old Gabriel Alberto Rodriguez. On the afternoon of December 8, 2024, multiple 911 calls reported a shooting. Officers found Rodriguez with critical gunshot injuries; he died at the scene despite immediate medical attention. He was a Hispanic male.

Investigators determined the shooting followed an argument between Rodriguez and a resident of the complex. The Tucson Police Department opened an active investigation, conducting interviews and collecting evidence; the Pima County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest.

Rodriguez is survived by his parents, sister, girlfriend, four children, and two grandchildren; family members described him as fiercely loyal and loving. If anyone witnessed the December 8 confrontation or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Tucson Police Department.