Man Shot And Killed Outside Tucson Motel Room: Police

TUCSON, AZ — A man was shot and killed outside a Tucson hotel room Monday afternoon, and the suspected shooter ran and has so far eluded authorities, according to police.

Police said they have identified the man who was killed, but have not released his name because his family has not been notified of his death.

Police believe the man who was shot was having some kind of dispute with another man around 4 p.m. Tuesday before the other man shot him. Bystanders at the motel at 755 E. Benson Highway were trying to help the man who was shot when police arrived, but he ultimately died at the scene, police said.

The suspected shooter, a man in his 30s, ran from the hotel and headed south, police said. The Tucson Police Department searched for the shooter, using its air and K9 units, but did not find him.

Anyone with information on the shooting or what led up to it is asked to call 88-CRIME. Tipsters have the option of reporting anonymously.