Border Patrol involved in shooting on Arivaca Road

By 13 News Staff

Published: Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM EST

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - One person is in critical condition after a shooting involving Border Patrol near milepost 15 on Arivaca Road.

The shooting happened just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27.

The Santa Rita Fire District says the individual was taken by medical helicopter to a trauma center for treatment.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is on the scene and confirmed Border Patrol’s involvement.

13 News has reached out to Border Patrol for information, but has not yet heard back.

13 News has reported on three other shootings involving officers, deputies, or troopers already this year.

On Jan. 12, a man was injured in a deputy-involved shooting in Marana. https://www.kold.com/2026/01/12/investigation-underway-after-pima-county-deputy-involved-shooting/

On Jan. 23, there was an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex near Campbell and Bilby in Tucson. https://www.kold.com/2026/01/24/heavy-police-presence-near-campbell-bilby-tucson/

On Jan. 27, there was a trooper-involved shooting near Interstate 10 and Speedway in Tucson. https://www.kold.com/2026/01/27/trooper-involved-shooting-shuts-down-speedway-interstate-10-tucson/

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