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Murders in Tucson, Arizona

Explore 42 named Tucson victim records from 1996–2026, including campus killings, neighborhood investigations and historical cases. Search names, dates and reported locations, then follow the supporting sources.

42documented victim records
0mapped locations
13years represented
Coverage: 42 named records reviewed October 17, 2026. This incomplete archive is not Tucson’s homicide total. Two unnamed reports and two related reports are separate. Charges are allegations; a homicide investigation does not establish a murder conviction.
Tucson research guide

Tucson homicide investigations and historical case records

This collection brings together Tucson Police Department releases, campus case histories and local reporting. It covers reported scenes on the city’s east, west, north and south sides, as well as University of Arizona cases. The directory counts victims individually, including people killed in shared incidents.

Reading dates and court updates

The date on each card identifies an incident, discovery or medical response. A later arrest or sentence is recorded separately. Mia Henderson’s record includes the 2013 resentencing rather than repeating the original sentence alone. Other records remain limited to a dated police announcement.

Tucson and the surrounding communities

South Tucson is a separate municipality. A Tucson mailing address, hospital arrival or suspect’s residence does not by itself establish where an attack occurred. Annemarie Landavazo’s card explicitly identifies the response location because police had not established the shooting scene in the reviewed release. Uncertain locations have no invented map coordinates.

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Coverage audit

Thirty-year research window: 1996–2026

36 named records fall within October 17, 1996–October 17, 2026. Six additional records from May and June 1996 appear in the searchable directory. Every year remains incomplete and unreconciled with a police register. Zero here means no named record added, not zero homicides.

Named records within the research window
YearRecords hereCoverage
20269Partial research
20257Partial research
20243Partial research
20236Partial research
20222Partial research
20210No named record added; not zero homicides
20200No named record added; not zero homicides
20190No named record added; not zero homicides
20180No named record added; not zero homicides
20171Partial research
20160No named record added; not zero homicides
20150No named record added; not zero homicides
20141Partial research
20130No named record added; not zero homicides
20121Partial research
20110No named record added; not zero homicides
20100No named record added; not zero homicides
20090No named record added; not zero homicides
20081Partial research
20071Partial research
20060No named record added; not zero homicides
20050No named record added; not zero homicides
20041Partial research
20030No named record added; not zero homicides
20023Partial research
20010No named record added; not zero homicides
20000No named record added; not zero homicides
19990No named record added; not zero homicides
19980No named record added; not zero homicides
19970No named record added; not zero homicides
19960No named record added; not zero homicides

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Unnamed reports awaiting reconciliation

These reports need identity matching and duplicate checks and are excluded from the named count.

Unnamed victim · 2026-01-31

Desert encampment northwest of South Wilmot Road and Interstate 10

An unidentified man was found dead. Police requested help identifying him in the February 2 homicide release.

Supporting source ↗

Unnamed victim · 2026-03-14

East Stella Road / South Birch Avenue area; see release for response locations

A 13-year-old died after a shooting that injured two other vehicle occupants. Police withheld his name in the March 15 release.

Supporting source ↗

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Related reports held separately

Classification or victim-role questions remain. These reports do not increase the main count.

Joshua Johnson · 2023-10-01

Homicide investigation; no homicide charge in initial release

Police reported evidence that the woman who shot Johnson had been assaulted. They brought unrelated evidence/prosecution charges but no homicide charge in the October 3 release. Held separately pending disposition review.

Supporting source ↗

Lakeside Park shooting · 2023-08-03

Murder-suicide; victim-role reconciliation needed

Police identified Jamie Crystal Macias and Shaunon Larry Thomas in a suspected murder-suicide. The reviewed release does not explicitly assign the homicide victim and shooter roles, so neither is added to the named main count.

Supporting source ↗
Tucson homicide directory

Search murders and homicide cases in Tucson

Search by victim, year, street or incident type. Discovery dates are labeled. Written locations are supported by reporting; exact map coordinates have not been verified.

42 records shown
2026-09-09 · Discovery / response date

Samuel Stangl IV, 58

Vehicle-related homicide
7400 block of East Vuelta Rancho Mesquite, Tucson, Arizona
Stangl was found dead beneath a vehicle in a driveway. Other people survived injuries in the same incident.

September 9, 2026: police identified a hospitalized suspect and announced planned murder and related charges upon release. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-09-05 · Incident date

Anthony Estevan Mendoza Valenzuela, 19

Shooting
Thomas Jay Regional Park, 6465 South Craycroft Road, Tucson, Arizona
Mendoza Valenzuela was shot at the park and died at the scene.

September 7, 2026: police reported an arrest and second-degree murder charge. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-08-31 · Incident date

Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42

Shooting
Business parking lot at 1239 North Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
One of two victims killed in the parking lot. Police described evidence of an attack motivated by anti-LGBTQIA+ hate.

September 1, 2026: police confirmed the suspect’s self-inflicted death and continued the investigation. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-08-31 · Incident date

Cameron Davis Capara, 33

Shooting
Business parking lot at 1239 North Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
One of two victims killed in the parking lot. Police described evidence of an attack motivated by anti-LGBTQIA+ hate.

September 1, 2026: police confirmed the suspect’s self-inflicted death and continued the investigation. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-05-24 · Discovery date

Tyler Slife, 39

Shooting
South Mission Road and West Ajo Way area, Tucson, Arizona
Slife was found fatally shot on Tucson’s southwest side.

June 2026: a reward appeal sought information in the homicide. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KOLD / 13 News source ↗
2026-03-28 · Medical response date; attack location uncertain

Annemarie Landavazo, 48

Shooting
5700 block of South Park Avenue; response location only, Tucson, Arizona
Landavazo was found fatally wounded in a vehicle. Police said the shooting happened elsewhere; the original scene was not established in the release.

March 29, 2026: homicide investigation ongoing. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-03-05 · Incident date

Juan F. Lopez, 34

Shooting
2100 block of North Silverbell Road, Tucson, Arizona
Lopez died after a confrontation following a vehicle collision. The person who fired called police.

March 6, 2026: no arrest; investigation pending prosecutor review. This is not a murder conviction. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-01-23 · Incident date

Mitchell James Bramhall, 26

Shooting
2700 block of North Estrella Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Bramhall was killed inside a home. Police said shots were fired into the residence from outside.

January 25, 2026: police requested information and had not located a suspect. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2026-01-22 · Incident date

Scott Dwayne Kennedy, 55

Shooting
Convenience store at 4295 East 29th Street, Tucson, Arizona
Kennedy, an employee, was fatally shot after confronting a reported shoplifter.

January 23, 2026: police were seeking the suspect. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-11-02 · Incident date

Ruth Simpson, 35

Shooting
Reid Park, 900 block of South Randolph Way, Tucson, Arizona
Simpson died after a shooting at a car show at Reid Park.

November 4, 2025: investigation continued; police said all involved parties were accounted for. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-11-02 · Incident date

Carlos Hernandez, 37

Shooting
Reid Park, 900 block of South Randolph Way, Tucson, Arizona
Hernandez was shot at Reid Park and died the following day, November 3.

November 4, 2025: investigation continued; police said all involved parties were accounted for. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-07-25 · Discovery date

Sarane Elizabeth Lyons, 74

Homicide
4000 block of East Monte Vista Drive, Tucson, Arizona
Lyons was found dead during a welfare check at her home.

July 31, 2025: police announced an arrest and second-degree murder charge. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-07-06 · Incident date

Daydrian Brown, 15

Shooting
5300 block of East 26th Street, Tucson, Arizona
Brown was shot during a confrontation near a house party.

September 9, 2025: police announced two arrests on murder warrants. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-04-20 · Incident date

Fernando Issac Pablos, 33

Shooting
1050 East Milton Road, Tucson, Arizona
Pablos was fatally shot inside an apartment.

April 23, 2025 release: an arrest and felony murder charge were reported. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-04-02 · Incident date

Trevyiente Anthony Smith-Henry, 24

Shooting
7000 block of East Golf Links Road, Tucson, Arizona
Smith-Henry was found shot in a parking lot and died at the scene.

April 3, 2025: police were seeking information and had not identified a suspect. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2025-02-06 · Incident date

Rene Miguel Armendarez, 23

Shooting
2600 block of North First Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Armendarez was shot during an interaction between groups in a parking lot.

February 7, 2025: police reported all parties accounted for; findings were to be submitted for prosecutor review. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2024-08-16 · Incident date

Aaron Taber Boatner, 46

Shooting
Speedway Boulevard near North Seventh Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Boatner was killed in a shooting that also injured two other men. Their injuries were reported nonfatal.

September 10, 2024: police announced an arrest on a second-degree murder warrant. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2024-07-17 · Incident date

Damian Bryan Quinones, 46

Shooting
Gas station at 7510 East 22nd Street, Tucson, Arizona
Quinones was shot following an altercation at a gas station.

July 18, 2024: police announced an arrest and first-degree murder charge. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2024-01-16 · Incident date

Michael Jerod Thurman, 26

Shooting
Smoke shop at 4949 South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona
Thurman was assaulted and fatally shot inside the business.

January 19, 2024: police reported three arrests in the murder investigation. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-10-11 · Discovery date

Courtney-Ann Kanani Pregil, 37

Shooting
1240 West Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona
One of two people found fatally shot inside an unoccupied apartment. The date records discovery.

October 7, 2025: police identified a suspect in federal custody and reported planned extradition. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-10-11 · Discovery date

Tylor James Wheeler, 32

Shooting
1240 West Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona
One of two people found fatally shot inside an unoccupied apartment. The date records discovery.

October 7, 2025: police identified a suspect in federal custody and reported planned extradition. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-07-10 · Incident date

Jose Salcedo, 17

Shooting
South Winmor Avenue and East 24th Street, Tucson, Arizona
Police alleged that Salcedo was inadvertently shot by an accomplice during an attempted robbery.

July 13, 2023 release: a juvenile was charged with first-degree murder and related offenses. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-06-22 · Discovery date

Arath Robles Miranda, 19

Homicide
South Ninth Avenue and West Ohio Street, Tucson, Arizona
Miranda was found unresponsive on a sidewalk with signs of trauma.

June 23, 2023: detectives requested information; circumstances remained under investigation. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-06-07 · Incident date

Tyler Nahoopii, 31

Stabbing
6090 South Park Avenue, near Bilby Road, Tucson, Arizona
Nahoopii died after being stabbed during an altercation.

June 9, 2023 release: police reported an arrest and first-degree murder charge. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2023-06-06 · Incident date

Tyrell K. Havier, 28

Shooting
North 15th Avenue near West Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona
Havier died after a shooting on the Westside. A second person sustained nonfatal injuries.

June 7, 2023: detectives were seeking a suspect and motive. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Tucson Police Department source ↗
2022-10-05 · Incident date

Thomas Meixner

Shooting
University of Arizona, Harshbarger building, Tucson, Arizona
The professor was fatally shot on campus.

June 24, 2024: Murad Dervish received a life sentence following a first-degree murder conviction. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Arizona Public Media source ↗
2022-06-26 · Incident date

Nathan Callahan, 18

Shooting
Apartment complex at 41 South Shannon Road, Tucson, Arizona
Callahan was killed during a pool party. Another man survived gunshot injuries.

June 2022: police investigated the fatal shooting; later reporting continued to seek information. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KOLD / 13 News source ↗
2017-12-12 · Discovery date

Jacob Luna, 23

Shooting
700 block of East Pastime Road, Tucson, Arizona
Luna was found fatally shot near a parked car.

Historical cold-case collection; subsequent resolution unverified. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Arizona Daily Star source ↗
2014-04-26 · Incident date

Tomas Tovar, 36

Shooting
Food City, 2000 East Irvington Road, Tucson, Arizona
Tovar was fatally shot outside the store.

Historical cold-case collection; subsequent resolution unverified. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Arizona Daily Star source ↗
2012-04-23 · Discovery date

Ray Tyson, 23

Shooting
Apartment at 7700 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona
Tyson was found dead from gunshot injuries.

Historical cold-case collection; subsequent resolution unverified. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Arizona Daily Star source ↗
2008-02-04 · Incident date

Ricardo Varela, 15

Shooting
800 block of Calle Matus, Tucson, Arizona
Varela was shot outside his grandmother’s house.

2018 reporting described the case as unsolved. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

Arizona Daily Star source ↗
2007-09-05 · Incident date

Mia Henderson, 18

Stabbing
University of Arizona, Graham-Greenlee Residence Hall, Tucson, Arizona
Henderson was killed by her roommate in their dormitory.

August 26, 2013: Galareka Harrison was resentenced to life with the possibility of parole, replacing the original no-parole sentence. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

The Daily Wildcat source ↗ Pima County Public Library source ↗
2004-10-05 · Incident date

Brian Stidham, 37

Stabbing
Parking lot outside his First Avenue medical practice, Tucson, Arizona
The eye surgeon was fatally stabbed outside his business.

May 16, 2007: a jury found Ronald Bruce Bigger guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KOLD / 13 News source ↗
2002-10-28 · Incident date

Robin Rogers

Shooting
University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, Arizona
One of three nursing professors killed in the same campus attack.

The gunman died by suicide and is excluded from this victim count. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KGUN9 source ↗
2002-10-28 · Incident date

Barbara Monroe

Shooting
University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, Arizona
One of three nursing professors killed in the same campus attack.

The gunman died by suicide and is excluded from this victim count. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KGUN9 source ↗
2002-10-28 · Incident date

Cheryl McGaffic

Shooting
University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, Arizona
One of three nursing professors killed in the same campus attack.

The gunman died by suicide and is excluded from this victim count. Later disposition not verified unless stated.

KGUN9 source ↗
Tucson murders by year

Tucson homicide cases by year

Browse the years represented in the current directory. These are counts of records documented on this site, not official annual Tucson homicide totals.

20269 records
20257 records
20243 records
20236 records
20222 records
20171 records
20141 records
20121 records
20081 records
20071 records
20041 records
20023 records
19966 records
Dated legal history

Understanding Tucson case status

Arrests, pending investigations and murder convictions are different outcomes. The Juan F. Lopez record describes a fatal shooting submitted for review with no arrest in the cited release. Historical convictions and sentences are dated snapshots; later appeals or changes may not be represented. Perpetrator suicides are excluded from victim counts.

How this directory is built

About the Tucson homicide data

Records are checked against official material and established reporting. Dates of discovery are distinguished from dates of attack. A source’s reported arrest or verdict is dated; no later outcome is assumed. Precise coordinates are left unset when the location is uncertain.

Is this every Tucson murder?

No. These 42 named records are a partial research collection, not official annual totals or a crime-rate comparison.

Why are no map pins shown?

Exact coordinates have not been verified. Written locations and source links remain available.

Are older cases included?

Yes. Six records from May and June 1996 precede the rolling 30-year window and remain in the searchable directory.

Does this include all of Pima County?

No. South Tucson and surrounding county communities require separate jurisdiction checks. A response location may differ from the original attack scene.

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