The man killed in a triple shooting in Tucson on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been identified as 38‑year‑old Emanuel James Harrison. The incident occurred early that morning at a residence in the 3600 block of East 33rd Street, located near the intersection of East 22nd Street and South Alvernon Way in Midtown Tucson. Police were dispatched around 7:00 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire coming from the home.
When officers arrived, they found three victims inside the residence. Harrison had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other victims, an adult man and an adult woman, were found with life‑threatening injuries. Emergency responders transported both survivors to Banner – University Medical Center, where they were stabilized after receiving critical care.
Detectives conducted a large‑scale canvass of the surrounding neighborhood, interviewing residents and searching for surveillance footage that might shed light on what led to the shooting. The home remained an active crime scene for several hours as investigators processed evidence and documented the interior of the residence. Police have not released details regarding a possible motive or the relationship between the victims.
As of the latest update, no suspects have been identified, and the Tucson Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to contact 88‑CRIME, the anonymous tip line used in Pima County. Detectives emphasized that even small details could be crucial in determining who was responsible for the deadly attack.
Harrison’s death has added to a troubling pattern of gun violence in the Tucson area, and his passing has been memorialized on the National Gun Violence Memorial website, where loved ones and community members have begun leaving tributes. His loss has left family and friends grieving as they await answers about what happened inside the East 33rd Street home.
The two surviving victims continue to recover as the investigation moves forward. Police have not disclosed whether the shooting was targeted or random, and the community remains on alert as detectives work to piece together the events of that morning. The case remains open, with authorities committed to identifying the person or persons responsible for the violence.
