UPDATE – 16:20

According to Sheriff Nanos, the deputy involved in the shooting was shot.

The officer was hit in the leg and taken to Banner Medical Center in non-life-threatening condition.

The MP was in “a great mood,” said Nanos.

One suspect was arrested, another is still at large.

According to the sheriff, the deputy was on his way to a domestic violence incident and was attacked.

Officers are going door to door in the area to gather more information.

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UPDATE – 3:30 p.m.

The Tucson Unified School District The Anna E. Lawrence 3-8 school, 4850 W. Jeffrey Road, was briefly closed this afternoon due to PCSD activities. During this time, TUSD spokespeople told KGUN 9 that students were safe and classes were continuing as normal.

Students will continue to be dismissed at regular times today, with administration assisting in escorting students to the pick-up areas.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gives a press conference on Tuesday’s shooting involving a deputy sheriff:

Pima County Sheriff Nanos speaks about shooting involving deputy sheriff

UPDATE – 1:40 p.m.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect is described as a man in his 20s, approximately 5’9″ tall, with a beard and dark hair, wearing a blue shirt and either tan shorts or pants.

If you see anyone matching this description, please DO NOT approach them and call 911.

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that officers responded to an officer-involved shooting in the area of ​​Jeffery Road south of Valencia Road.

Officials with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are currently attempting to locate an outstanding suspect.

According to PCSD, the situation is still very active. Please avoid the area.

According to PCSD, the suspect is described as a Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a black shirt. The department said he is “likely armed and dangerous.”

KGUN will provide further information as it becomes available.