By Associated Press - Wednesday, August 22, 2018

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man at a small park on Tucson’s south side is being investigated as a homicide.

Tucson police say the shooting occurred at Mariposa Park early Wednesday.

Police are not sure yet if the incident is gang-related.



A resident discovered the unresponsive victim while walking dogs in the park about 5:30 a.m.

Police have identified the man as Derrick Lee.

They say he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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