Arizona man shoots and kills girlfriend after they get into a car crash, police say

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TUCSON, Ariz. – The Tucson Police Division says a lady was shot and killed by her boyfriend after they acquired right into a automotive crash on July 1.

At round 2 p.m., Sgt. Richard Gradillas says officers responded to studies of a 2-car crash involving a Dodge truck and Kia Soul close to fifth Road and Wilmot Street.

“Earlier than officers arrived on the scene, witnesses noticed an grownup male exit the truck and left the realm on foot,” Gradillas stated. However as soon as they did arrive, an unresponsive lady, Jessica Garcia, 36, was discovered within the Dodge with taking pictures accidents.

Garcia was taken to the hospital in crucial situation however died shortly after arriving. The 2 individuals contained in the Kia are anticipated to be OK.

As for the person who left the scene, Gradillas says he was discovered close by in a yard and was detained. He is Joseph Brandon Gourley, 45.

“Detectives from the Murder Unit have been contacted and responded to proceed the investigation. Primarily based on interviews and proof collected on the scene, detectives realized that Mr. Gourley was driving the Dodge truck on the time of the collision. After the collision, Mr. Gourley was exiting the car when he shot his girlfriend, Ms. Garcia, earlier than leaving the scene. Mr. Gourley was charged with 1st Diploma Homicide and is at the moment being held in Pima County Jail. Further costs could also be added on the conclusion of the investigation,” Gradillas stated.