UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in shooting near Prince, Oracle in Tucson

James Hutchison is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated...
James Hutchison is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with serious injuries, prohibited possessor, discharging a firearm in city limits and drug possession.(Tucson Police Department)
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:42 PM MST|Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 1:36 PM MST
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Tucson police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting near Oracle and Prince roads in Tucson on Friday, Sept. 9.

Police say James Hutchison, 37, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with serious injuries, prohibited possessor, discharging a firearm in city limits and drug possession. He was also arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

At least one person, a man, was shot in the Sept. 9 shooting near Oracle and Prince roads in...
At least one person, a man, was shot in the Sept. 9 shooting near Oracle and Prince roads in Tucson on Sept. 9.(KOLD News 13)

The alleged victim, who has not been identified, suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.

According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Hutchison has a criminal history in Pima County. In 2005, he was convicted of theft and sentenced to six months in prison. In 2008, he was convicted of aggravated assault, attempted aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of transportation. He was paroled in April 2017.

At least one person, a man, was shot in the Sept. 9 shooting. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening. The TPD said the suspect fled the area.

Amphi High School, which is near the scene, was briefly on lockdown as a precaution.

A KOLD photographer said several TPD vehicles were seen near Bob Ross Motors and Shark Sports Fitness and Training, which are both in the 3500 block of North Oracle Road. There was also crime scene tape near the fitness center.