On November 23, 2024, just after 8:30 a.m., police were called to the 2600 block of East 22nd Street in Tucson for a report of disorderly conduct. Officers found 49-year-old James Anthony Fraccaro suffering from a gunshot wound. He was able to speak briefly with officers before being taken to a nearby hospital.

Detectives from the Tucson Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Unit and Homicide Unit cordoned off a nearby smoke shop, obtained a search warrant there, and canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence. Fraccaro remained hospitalized and his family was aware of his critical condition. He died of his injuries on December 8, 2024, and the investigation was subsequently classified as a homicide.

There have been no public announcements about arrests or identified suspects. If anyone has information about the shooting or was in the area that morning, please contact the Tucson Police Department.