David Leroy French is accused of opening fire during a downtown Tucson mass shooting that left nine people critically injured.

David Leroy French was arrested after a confrontation between two groups sparked a mass shooting in downtown Tucson early Sunday morning. The 21-year-old suspect opened fire near the Gibson Food Hall and Empire Pizza, striking nine bystanders before a responding officer shot and apprehended him. All ten individuals, including French, were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. The incident has sparked a political debate regarding Arizona's gun safety. Democratic leaders, including Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and former Representative Gabby Giffords, criticized the state's weak gun laws and called for stricter regulations, such as universal background checks. Conversely, Republican Senate President Warren Petersen emphasized the importance of the constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense. Local officials and business owners praised the rapid response of the Tucson Police Department and first responders, who began treating victims within a minute of the gunfire. Pima County authorities are currently leading the investigation into the shooting.

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