Man arrested following SWAT situation in central Tucson

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TUCSON (KVOA) – A man was arrested Thursday morning following a “SWAT” situation in central Tucson.

According to Tucson Police, officers responded to multiple calls regarding gunfire that occurred near 1800 N. Desmond Ln. were fired at around 2.15 a.m.

TPD says additional 911 calls have reported shots from 2000 N. Alvernon Wy. and 3900 N. Justin Ln. at 3 a.m.

Officers received a report that the suspect was last found near 4800 E. Helen St.

TPD SWAT, K9 and Air Unit responded to the area. Just before 5 a.m., a suspect was located in the area and taken into custody by a TPD K9, police said.

Eastbound Speedway Blvd will be closed between Swan & Craycroft as police investigate the scene. They say a man was taken into custody following a SWAT situation. pic.twitter.com/arrYRneMH5

– AndrewKVOA (@AndrewKVOAdreee) June 10, 2021

East Speedway Boulevard. between N. Swan Road. to N. Craycroft Rd. will be shut down while officers investigate the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

“TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE”

At 4:50 am, TPD SWAT and K9 arrested a male suspect near 4800 E. Helen St. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries to the public or officials.

Traffic on E. Speedway remains restricted as the detectives continue the investigation. pic.twitter.com/36uHwoMreD

– Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police) June 10, 2021

Stay with News 4 Tucson as this story unfolds.

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