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After a mass shooting in downtown Tucson left nine injured and a suspect in custody, Empire Pizza publicly questioned downtown safety, noting two victims were on its patio; the incident spurred road closures, a swift police response, and renewed calls for improved safety in the area.
Nine people were critically injured and a man was taken into custody after a shooting outside a downtown Tucson business around 2 a.m. A confrontation between two groups led to gunfire; an officer shot the fleeing suspect, who was hospitalized in life-threatening condition along with the victims. No officers were hurt. Detectives from the Tucson Police Department and the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team are investigating the incident, and Mayor Regina Romero called for action on gun violence.
Little Love Burger, a popular burger joint in downtown Tucson, has announced that it will be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, June 18. The space will be taken over by Jaime's Pizza Kitchen, a multigenerational Tucson family business since 1989, which will be opening soon and serving traditional pizza, wings, and salads. Gabriel and Vivian Moreno, the owners of Jaime's Pizza Kitchen, have a long history of working in the local culinary scene.