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Joseph Mudd III

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : White

Date : 04/19/2024

Location : North Bowman and East Golder Ranch roads

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Pima County Sheriff’s Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during burglary

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 19, 2024, the Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to a burglary in progress at the intersection of North Bowman and East Golder Ranch roads in Tucson, Arizona. Upon arrival, they found Joseph Mudd III holding another person at knifepoint. Deputies gave commands for him to drop the weapon, but he failed to comply, prompting one officer to discharge their firearm. Mudd was struck by gunfire and died at the scene. The individual who was held at knifepoint was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities stated that an internal investigation would be conducted to determine if any policies were violated during the incident.

Investigation: The Pima County Sheriff's Department is overseeing the internal investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kold.com/2024/04/19/pima-county-deputies-involved-shooting/
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/pima-county-sheriffs-department-reports-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.kold.com/video/2024/04/20/authorities-discuss-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-near-catalina/