Crime & Safety
Tucson Police Want To Know Who Killed Roberto Varela And Why
Tucson Police say that 35-year-old Roberto Varela was found shot on Friday. He died on Sunday.. They want to know who shot him and why.

TUCSON, AZ – Roberto Varela is dead and the Tucson Police Department wants to know why. His killer is still on the run.
Police had responded to a call early Friday morning that shots had been fired in the area of West 20th Street and South Farmington Road. There, they found the 36-year-old Varela inside a maroon 2007 Hyundai. He had been shot several times.
While he was rushed to Banner University Medical Center, he was too badly injured and died on Sunday.
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Police say that witnesses say a black coupe was seen speeding from the area. (Get Tucson Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).
Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to call 88-CRIME (520-882-7463).
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