30-year-old man fatally shot in Tucson near North Avenue and Flores Street

Sam Burdette, Arizona Republic
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Andrew Jamal Hodge, 30, was found dead in a vehicle in Tucson with a gunshot wound after a report of a shooting in the area, police said.
Andrew Jamal Hodge, 30, was found dead in a vehicle in Tucson with a gunshot wound after a report of a shooting in the area, police said.

Tucson Police Department was investigating a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning on Tucson’s west side near North Avenue and Flores Street.

Police received a call regarding a shooting around 1:40 a.m., according to Tucson police.

When officers arrived, they found 30-year-old Andrew Jamal Hodge inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound, police said. Tucson Fire Department also responded to the scene and pronounced Hodge dead.

Following an investigation from homicide detectives, Tucson police said they believe the shooting was not random. However, police have not yet released details on the suspect’s motive.

Tucson police were asking anyone with information on the case to call 911 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, call 88-CRIME (882-7463).

Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com or on Twitter @SuperSafetySam

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