Tucson police investigate deadly shooting outside gay bar as hate crime
Two people shot dead and suspect later died in hospital after shooting in parking lot of Venture-N bar Authorities in Tucson, Arizona, are investigating a shooting outside a gay bar that left three people dead as a possible hate crime. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in the parking lot of Venture-N, according to Tucson police. The suspect, identified by police as 44-year…
A shooting at a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona, left three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to local police. Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42, and Cameron Davis Capara, 33, were both killed in the parking lot of Venture-N shortly before midnight Monday. The shooter, Ousman Ceesay, 44, died at a local hospital.
Police believe Ceesay confronted the victims before shooting them. A note found on Ceesay listed several LGBTQIA+-associated businesses. Police have increased security around other gay-friendly businesses in the area, but there is no known active threat to the community at this time. Chief of Police Monica Prieto emphasized that bias-based crimes have no place in the community and that investigators are examining the evidence and pursuing all leads.
Flowers, candles, and photos have been left at a growing memorial to the victims outside the bar, and a candlelight vigil is planned for the following night. Community groups have expressed solidarity with the victims and the LGBTQIA+ community.
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