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Alejandro Gamez

Gender : Male

Age : 26

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/14/2024

Location : Stone and Roger

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson County Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Alejandro Gamez, 26, died by suicide under police duress on 09/14/2024, following a series of events linked to armed robberies and the murder of an accomplice. According to reports, Gamez and Ambernovana Guadalupe Gradillas, 24, were involved in several armed robberies before arranging a drug deal on 09/13/2024. During the meeting, Gamez shot and killed Manuel Avechuco, 44. Following the murder, Gamez and Gradillas fled the scene.

On 09/14/2024, police located Gamez at an apartment complex in Tucson. During an attempted arrest, Gamez fired at officers, damaging a patrol vehicle. Police escalated the encounter, and Gamez ultimately shot himself. Gradillas was later arrested and charged with felony murder and robbery.

The investigation is being conducted by the Tucson Police Department.

Last update: 11/26/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/one-suspect-dead-another-arrested-in-connection-with-southside-killing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9UkYHv8h8
https://www.kold.com/2024/09/15/suspect-dies-during-stand-off-with-tucson-police/