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🌱 What investigators say led to a deadly deputy shooting in Vail
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In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say led to a deadly deputy shooting in Vail
Also on today's calendar: Eyes Set To Kill and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Authorities identify 47-year-old Vail man who died in officer-involved shooting (kvoa.com) — A 47-year-old Vail resident was fatally shot by a Pima County sheriff’s deputy after an alleged domestic violence incident involving a gun late on Nov. 29. Investigators say the man reportedly fired a shot outside a home, then later advanced toward a deputy while drawing a handgun, prompting the shooting. No one else was injured, and a regional critical incident team is reviewing the case.
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- Free Trial Joeys 2yo-4yo Rita Ranch
Hacienda del Oro Park, 9900 E Rita Rd, Tucson
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Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Eyes Set To Kill
The Rock , 136 N Park Ave , Tucson
7:00 pm - The Nutcracker
Vail Theatre of the Arts , 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way , Tucson
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Vail Theatre of the Arts , 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way , Tucson
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Sunday December 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Meeting: Content Creation for Artists
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:00 am - Little House of Funk
Reforma Modern Mexican , 4340 N Campbell Ave Ste 101 , Tucson
6:00 pm - Visit the Bookmobile at Fountains at La Cholla
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
11:30 am - Community Meeting: Club Camera Tucson
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
1:00 pm - Button Making
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
3:00 pm - Legion of Mario
Union Public House , 4340 N Campbell Ave Ste 100 , Tucson
6:00 pm - Mariachi Ensemble
Pima Community College - Center for the Arts , 2202 W Anklam Rd , Tucson
7:00 pm - Children's Day Around the World
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Tucson
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