East Side Tucson Homicide Under Investigation

The Tucson Police Department is investigating a shooting that took the life of Julian Holmes on Friday afternoon on Tucson’s East Side.

According to Tucson Police, on February 7, 2020 at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of S. Craycroft Rd.

Once on the scene, officers found the 23-year-old Holmes with multiple gunshot wounds. He was alert and talking to officers. However, Julian succumbed to his injuries a short time after arriving at the hospital.

Tucson Police detectives were able to determine that the shooting took place outside of an apartment within the complex. A resident called 911 after Julian knocked on his door requesting help. According to police, Julian was associated with the complex, but did not reside there.

Tucson Police detectives are asking anyone with information to please call 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous.

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