Homicide Notebook Project

Chad Kasmar Chief of Police

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Contact: Richard Gradillas Date: 12/16/2021

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HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

3700 BLOCK OF EAST 32ND STREET

The Tucson Police Department is actively investigating an apparent murder/suicide that occurred in the 3700 block of E.

32nd St.

On December 15, 2020, at approximately 11:41 p.m., officers from Operations Division Midtown were dispatched to a

home in the 3700 block of E. 32nd St. The 911 caller advised dispatch she located her parents inside their residence with

obvious signs of gunshot trauma.

Officers arrived at the home and immediately began rending aid to both individuals. Despite these efforts, both were

pronounced deceased at the scene. They have been identified as 50-year-old Maria Miranda and 53-year-old Miguel

Arvizu. Next of kin have been notified of their passing.

Detectives from the Homicide Unit responded and continued the investigation. They determined that Maria and Miguel

lived together at the residence along with the 911 caller and a juvenile female. Based on the initial investigation,

detectives believe Miguel was the only adult in the home armed with a firearm. Investigators believe Miguel fired his

weapon at Maria before turning the gun on himself.

Detectives are currently continuing the investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.

Homicides Year to Date:

2020 - 63 2021 – 93

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