by Rynski on Nov.05, 2009, under crash, life, motorcycle crash
Motorcycle crash: Mario Luis Lopez, 33
Mario Luis Lopez, 33, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Nov. 4, according to a news release from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Lopez had been riding his motorcycle south on Nogales Highway around 7:50 p.m. when a northbound Toyota Tacoma pickup turned left in front of him at East Pan Tak Street.
Lopez, who was not wearing a helmet, was unable to avoid crashing into the truck.
He was transported by helicopter to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
No further information was immediately provided, such as if any citations were issued.
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by Rynski on Nov.05, 2009, under Day of the Dead, life, shot, update
Dropped off at hospital: Adrian H. Rojas, 32 – update with name
Adrian H. Rojas, 32, died after he was dropped off at St. Mary’s Hospital on Oct. 3, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
Rojas had been shot and dropped off at the emergency room entrance by an unknown man about 7:15 p.m. The man had been driving a grey or silver sedan but did not stick around.
Police have interviewed family members but are still investigating where the shooting may have taken place and others who may have been Rojas when it happened.
Detectives are not ruling out an accidental shooting.
Police urge anyone with information to call 88-CRIME or 911.
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by Rynski on Nov.05, 2009, under Day of the Dead, life, murder, shot, update
Shot during fight: Michael Kilbarger, 23 – update with name
Michael Kilbarger, 23, was fatally shot following an altercation with another man on Nov. 3, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
Officers were called to the 2500 block of North Fontana Avenue, north of East Grant Road, around 2 p.m. where they found Kilbarger suffering from gunshot trauma.
Police determined that Kilbarger and his girlfriend were visiting a man who lived in the area when the girlfriend got into an argument with the resident.
Kilbarger pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the man and the man, in turn, pulled out a handgun and shot Kilbarger.
Kilbarger was pronounced dead at University Medical Center at 2:47 p.m.
Police initially took one man into custody immediately following the shooting, thinking he may have been involved, but he was let go.
No arrests have been made.
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by Rynski on Nov.05, 2009, under in custody death, life, undetermined
Died after DV arrest: Shon W. Garrett, 31
Shon W. Garrett, 31, died after being arrested during a domestic violence call on Nov. 4, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
Officers responded to a domestic violence call just after midnight at a home in the 3400 block of South Sarnoff Drive. They had probable cause to arrest Garrett for physically assaulting his live-in girlfriend.
Rather than complying, Garrett grabbed a kitchen knife and resisted the officers’ attempt to arrest him. The officers used “pepper spray, closed fist strikes and their batons to disarm him and place him in custody.”
Tucson Fire Department paramedics were called to check Garrett’s injuries; they “cleared Mr. Garrett for transport to jail.”
Garrett became unresponsive a short time later. Officers administered CPR and paramedics were called to take Garrett to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Garrett was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
“Homicide Detectives along with Detectives from Internal Affairs responded to continue the investigation,” the release said. “A department Board of Inquiry will review the investigation, which is standard procedure in this type of investigations.”
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by Rynski on Nov.03, 2009, under Day of the Dead, crash, life, pedestrian
Struck by truck: Mark Edward Mayercik, 43
Mark Mayercik, 43, died Oct. 31 after being hit by a pickup near Northwest Medical Center several days earlier.
Mayercik had been in a crosswalk but crossing against the light when he was hit, said Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Deputy Dawn Barkman. She said the truck had the green light and right of way when the collision occurred.
Mayercik’s aunt, Christina Brooker, said her nephew was on life support following the tragedy and, due to his massive injuries, his life support was discontinued on Oct. 31.
She said Mayercik was thrown over the top of the truck and through the windshield, landing in the vehicle’s front seat.
Mayercik had been leaving Northwest Medical Center, 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd. near West Hospital Drive, when he was hit. He had been walking to a bus stop after his appointment for a previous back injury, his aunt said.
No further details were immediately available, such as if any citations were issued.
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by Rynski on Nov.03, 2009, under Day of the Dead, life, murder, obvious signs of trauma
Found slain near Lukeville: Man
A man was found murdered on Nov. 2, about 14 miles west of Lukeville, according to a news release from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to the body by U.S Border Patrol.
The man’s identity and age have not been made public, but the release said he was an adult Hispanic male.
The cause of death was “obvious signs of trauma” and his death is being treated as a homicide.
No further details were immediately available and the investigation continues.
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by Rynski on Oct.28, 2009, under Day of the Dead, gangs, life, murder, shot, update arrests
Shot at Candy Store Show Club: Angel A. Martinez, 20 – Update with arrest
Angel A. Martinez, 20, was shot just outside the front entrance of the Candy Store Show Club in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, according to Tucson Police Department spokesman Sgt. Fabian Pacheco.

Angel Martinez
Martinez was taken to University Medical Center following the 1 a.m. shooting where he died soon after arrival.
Martinez had been inside the club, located at 1104 S. Craycroft Road, speaking with two men and, when he went to leave, he was confronted by several other men who had also been inside the club.
“A physical altercation erupted, which escalated to a shooting,” Pacheco said.
Police believe the suspects are active gang members and gang unit detectives are investigating.
No arrests have yet been made, but Pacheco said police have some promising leads and are still interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene.
This is the second homicide at the Candy Store Show Club in the past four months.
David H. Tyne, 31, was shot outside the Candy Store Show Club on July 30 in what police say is a gang-related crime. He, too, died soon after his arrival at the hospital.
“Think of Candy Store Show Club as a guaranteed hangover,” according to a post on ClubPlanet.com. “And we mean that in the best possible way. It’s open all night, so it’s a pretty good bet that you’re going to be feeling it the next morning. Enjoy the late-night debauchery, but drink lots of water and pop some Advil.”
UPDATE 11:30 a.m. OCT. 28:
Police arrested Cliffton Martinez, 28, in connection with the shooting death of Angel Martinez on Oct. 28, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
Cliffton Martinez was arrested several hours after the confrontation and is being charged with one count of first-degree murder.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but police determined that Cliffton Martinez was the one who brandished a handgun and then allegedly shot the victim during the altercation.
Police said the two men were not related.
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by Rynski on Oct.26, 2009, under Day of the Dead, crash, life
Crash off highway ramp: Sage Logan Young Bear Janesch, 18
Sage Logan Young Bear Janesch, 18, was killed Oct. 22 after the car he was driving ran off a highway ramp, according to a news release from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Janesch, from Vail, was taking the onramp from southbound Kino Parkway onto Interstate 10 just after midnight when he lost control of his 2005 Toyota.
The car ran off the ramp, crossed a dirt area and its roof smashed into the I-10 overpass. The car then fell onto East Ajo Way, blocking one lane and the sidewalk.
Janesch was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He had not been wearing a seatbelt.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information was immediately available.
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by Rynski on Oct.26, 2009, under life, murder, stabbed
Killed over cigarettes: Michael DeWeese, 50
Michael DeWeese, 50, died Oct. 20 after being stabbed multiple times during an argument over tobacco at a group home where he lived, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
The stabbing took place Sept. 29 at the group home in the 1500 block of East Drachman Street. DeWeese languished at University Medical Center for several weeks before succumbing to his injuries.

Stabbing suspect Andrew Garcia
Stabbing suspect Andrew Garcia, 19, was taken to jail soon after the stabbing and is now facing charges of first-degree murder.
Both DeWeese and Garcia had been residents of the group home. Garcia had pulled out a knife once the men’s argument began to get heated.
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by Rynski on Oct.22, 2009, under life, murder
Double homicide: Malcolm Wheeler, 23, and Crystal Julian, 34
Malcolm Wheeler, 23, and Crystal Julian, 34, were found dead in their home on Oct. 20, according to a news release from the Tucson Police Department.
Both had been violently attacked and died from their injuries.
Police were called to their home in the 2800 block of North Mountain Avenue, near East Glenn Street, for a welfare check around 5 p.m. and found the bodies inside the home.
No suspects have been named and the investigation is ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
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