Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime; 3 dead
Summary
Three people died in a shooting at a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona, including the shooter. Police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime and have increased security at other LGBTQIA+ friendly places in the area.Key Facts
- The shooting happened just after midnight on Monday at a gay bar called Venture-N.
- Two victims, Vincent Anthony Siqueiros (42) and Cameron Davis Capara (33), were killed at the scene.
- The suspected shooter, Ousman Ceesay (44), died later at a hospital.
- Ceesay had a note listing several LGBTQIA+ businesses and appeared to target the victims in the parking lot.
- Police say there is no current threat to the community but are investigating all leads.
- The event is seen as a potential hate crime against the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Local groups are organizing a candlelight vigil to honor the victims.
- Tucson’s mayor and police chief condemned the shooting as an attack on the LGBTQIA+ community.
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