UPDATE: Authorities have just released additional photos of a man considered a “person of interest” in a Tucson shooting that critically injured two workers. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday at a Goodwill donation center located in the 7600 block of East Valencia Road.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that both victims were immediately transported to the hospital and are currently in critical condition. Their identities have not been released by officials, who typically disclose names only when victims have died. However, a GoFundMe page has identified one of the injured as Juan Cristobal Flores, a University of Arizona student and local opera singer.
The GoFundMe campaign states, “Juan Cristobal has spent his life lifting others through music. Now, he needs our voices, our prayers, and our help.” Flores is a valued member of the Catalina United Methodist Church community, where he has participated in the Scholar Singers program for over ten years. The church expressed its shock and sadness, stating, “Juan is known among us as kind, gentle, caring, and profoundly gifted.”
In the search for the suspect, law enforcement has released multiple images of the person of interest, as well as details of a stolen vehicle linked to the case. The suspect is described as being approximately six feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. Authorities are also seeking information regarding a 2012 white Volvo XC 90 with Arizona license plate number C4A8Z4. Investigators have urged the public not to approach either the man or the vehicle.
This shooting has raised alarm in the Tucson community, and local officials are imploring anyone with information to come forward. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by communities in the wake of violence, and the emotional toll it takes on families and friends of victims.
As investigators continue their search, the community is rallying around Juan Cristobal Flores and the other victim. In times like these, support and solidarity become crucial as families navigate the aftermath of such traumatic events. The latest details on the investigation will be updated as they become available.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this developing story, and consider supporting those affected through the GoFundMe campaign or by sharing this information widely to help bring the community together in support.
