Homicide

Police are investigating a homicide in the 2100 block of South Tucson Avenue.

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection to May homicide

Tucson police released the name of an elderly man who was found dead in his home on the cityโ€™s south side Friday afternoon.

Fernando Broyles, 71, was found with obvious signs of trauma in his home in the 2100 block of South Tucson Avenue, near South County Club Road and East 36th Street, according to Officer Frank Magos, a department spokesman.

Magos said a neighbor who regularly checks in on the man at his home called police after finding him shortly before 12 p.m.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, Magos said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME, an anonymous tipster line.

No further information was immediately available.


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