Crime & Safety
Tucson Man Shot By Probation Officer Dies From His Injuries
Joel Jacobo, who was shot by a probation officer on Thursday, died from his injuries. He'd been approached by officers who saw he had a gun.
TUCSON, AZ – The man who died after being shot by a probation officer has been identified as 29-year-old Joel Jacobo. He was shot on Thursday outside the Santa Cruz Apartments at Ajo Way and I-10.
Three probation officers had approached Jacobo to serve him a warrant for a probation violation. One of the men saw that Jacobo had a gun and fired his weapon.
Jacobo was on probation for trafficking in stolen property.
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The investigation continues.
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