City of Tucson Communications center received an estimated 90 calls in to 911, beginning at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012. The multitude of callers reported experiencing, what was described by some as a “sonic boom,” and others as an “explosion.” Most of the callers reported their houses or business buildings shook, and callers also reported damage, primarily consisting of broken windows, to their residences and businesses following the extremely loud noise.

The areas affected were those all along East Pima Road, areas near East Fort Lowell Road and North Dodge Boulevard, and along North Wilmot Road, between Grant and Pima.

The Tucson Police Department is currently investigating the reports involving damage to residences and businesses.

Additionally, Davis Monthan Air Force Base Legal Department is accepting calls from those wishing to report damage related to this event. The phone number provided for reporting is (520) 228-5242.

Contact: Linda Galindo
Sergeant / Public Information Office TDD: 791-2639
520-791-4852
On-call PIO: tucsonpdpio@gmail.com
http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/police

More from KVOA Channel 4: http://www.kvoa.com/news/danger-zone-sonic-boom-rattles-midtown/

“Anyone who wants to file a claim due to property damage is asked to call the 355th Fighter Wing Claims office at 520-954-0146 or its public affairs office at 520-228-3406.”

Apparently one of Davis Monthan’s air force jet demonstrations for this weekend’s air show broke the sound barrier & thereby caused this sonic boom. The show is called The Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona 2012 Open House.

The Tucson Police Department, in partnership with the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and Claim Jumper Restaurants, is pleased to announce the annual Tip-a-Cop for Special Olympics event.

This year, the event will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Claim Jumper Restaurant, located at 3761 East Broadway Boulevard, next to the El Con Mall. The event will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This is a fund-raising event that involves our law enforcement personnel assisting Claim Jumper’s staff with waiting tables and collecting “tips” (donations). All of the tips provided to the officers serving your meals will benefit Special Olympics Arizona (SOA). The goal of Special Olympics Arizona is to empower the over 180,000 Arizonan’s with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through year-round sports training, competitions, and support programs.

This will be a fun event for all and will give you an opportunity to meet the men and women who serve our community,while contributing to a very worthy cause. Please join us and encourage your friends and family to dine at Claim Jumper Restaurant this Thursday evening.

Sgt. Linda Galindo
Tucson Police Department
Public Information Office
270 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 791-4852
linda.galindo@tucsonaz.gov