Homicide — Tucson, AZ — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A man was shot and killed in a confrontation with another person on the southside of Tucson.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Tucson, AZ
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: male, age 30
  • Victim(s): 1 (19-year-old male)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on June 29 around 11:15 p.m. at the 4300 block of South 6th Avenue, between Ajo Way and Irvington Road.
  • A suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kendall Harris, was taken into custody at the location.
  • Harris had been asleep in his vehicle when the victim reportedly made noise that woke him up.
  • The two got into a confrontation that became physical, which escalated to gunfire.
  • The victim, Ernie Castillo, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.