Homicide investigation near Mission, Ajo in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Tucson Police Department says a welfare check has turned into a homicide investigation.

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The TPD says officers responded to the area of Mission and Ajo Sunday morning, May 24.

That’s where they found 39-year-old Tyler Slife dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

Police say people near the scene reported shots being fired a couple hours earlier but left the area. Police say those individuals returned later in the morning and discovered the victim.

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Anyone who may have been a witness or who has information about this incident is urged to call 911 or 88-CRIME to remain anonymous.

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