William C Bill Fitzgerald, a 39-year-old man, was shot in the early morning hours of August 21, 2026, on the southwest side of Tucson. Deputies found him inside a vehicle that had crashed into a wall in the 3100 block of West Capistrano Road at about 5:10 a.m.; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died two days later on August 23, 2026.

Investigators say the shooting happened during what was supposed to be a gun-sale meetup. Home surveillance footage released by authorities reportedly shows two cars driving down the street followed by sounds of multiple gunshots, and detectives believe a dark-colored sedan was involved. The incident has been treated as a homicide while detectives pursue leads.

If anyone saw vehicles or activity near West Capistrano Road the morning of August 21, or has dashcam or home video that might help, please contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.