Man dies after shooting in Joaquin Murrieta Park in Tucson

A man is dead after being shot at a Tucson park on Monday evening.

Elmer Tarazon, 38, was found with signs of gunshot trauma on the west side of the park around 6:30 p.m. by officers on the west side of Joaquin Murrieta Park while responding to a report of a shooting near Silverbell Road and Club View Drive, according to Tucson police.

Tarazon was taken to the Banner University Medical Center and succumbed to his injuries there, according to police. The agency said officers spoke with multiple witnesses and were given a description of the suspect, which police have not yet released.

"Investigators are gathering details to determine a motive and believe that the victim was in a verbal argument prior to the shooting," said a Tuesday afternoon statement from Tucson police. "Updates will be provided as they become available."

Tucson police asked anyone with information, including those seeking anonymity, to call 911 or 88-CRIME (520-882-7463), police said.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Man dies after shooting in Joaquin Murrieta Park in Tucson