Man points handgun and claims firearm in vehicle at gas station, Tucson AZ


At a QT marketplace in Tucson, a man pointed a handgun at a complainant and threatened the public. He also claimed to have an AK-47 in his vehicle. Police confirmed the suspect remained on the property near the air pumps.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police Dispatch
02:53
Transcript:
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So according to QT staff,
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subject still on the property,
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unaware of the incident.
00:06
The complaint advised that he brandished a handgun and pointed at them.
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They want to remain anonymous.
00:13
They're describing his behavior.
00:14
He generally threatened the public as well.
00:24
And what we can fix, he also said he had an AK-47 in his vehicle.
00:32
Thanks for him, sir, what's that last?
00:36
What kind of vehicle?
00:39
He mentioned he has an AK-47 inside his vehicle.
00:44
It was not seen just a handgun.
00:48
I copy.
00:54
22nd.
00:59
Can we get one more to help traffic when we make contact with this subject?
01:10
Is our additional unit for east-east the marketplace at the QT?
01:19
I'll get to the next one again.
01:23
Thank you.
01:28
2026.
01:29
I'm in route from Code 11[2].
01:31
Are you looking at the general DOC and reckless display of weapon charges?
01:40
I think it's extant 4.
01:42
They described them as manic and under the influence of an unknown substance.
01:48
We do those behaviors.
01:49
We want to make contact and do IR stop, as well as the DSU at the weapon.
01:55
I'm on the phone with QT.
01:57
They're confirming you still at the air pumps right now.
02:04
We're almost 23,
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trying to slow row to get up in better locations.
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2924.204.
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2024. 2024.
02:25
I think I see it facing north.
02:30
Only 6, that's going to be the vehicle.
02:35
Copy that.
02:36
It looks like at least occupied by 2.
02:43
Yeah, 10-4[1] is Hispanic male and female.
02:45
Male should be wearing the answers.
02:50
Give us the tone working the high-rested right here on the parking lot.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or affirmative—message received, understood, or OK.
[2]
Code 11: On scene (agency status code)
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Tucson, AZ
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