The man South Tucson police shot and killed early Friday was identified Monday as Carlos Valencia, 26.Β
At about 3:45 a.m. Friday, South Tucson police officers responded to a call regarding a man behaving erratically at the Gospel Rescue Mission, 312 W. 28th St., said Police Chief Michael Ford.
They located Valencia after he left the mission and attempted to arrest him when he became combative, Ford said.
Officers pepper-sprayed Valencia and tried to subdue him with a taser, but he continued down 29th Street, after which he charged the officers and physically attacked them, police said.
One of the officers discharged his firearm, striking Valencia, Ford said.
Valencia was taken to Banner-University Medical Center, where he died several hours later, Ford said.
Police had identified Valencia, but were waiting to notify next of kin before releasing his name.
Shortly after, a sheriffβs deputy on his way to assist with the investigation into the shooting collided with another vehicle on West 29th Street between South Ninth and 10th avenues, causing the deputyβs vehicle to flip over in front of the Valencia Market, Ford said.
The deputy and the occupant of the other vehicle were treated for their injuries and taken to a hospital.
The Pima County Sheriffβs Department is handling the investigation into the shooting, said Deputy Ryan Inglett, a spokesman.
