Shooting in parking lot of Arizona gay bar investigated as possible hate crime

2 Sep 2026 • 5:22 AM MYT
The Independent
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Shooting in parking lot of Arizona gay bar investigated as possible hate crime

  • Tucson police are investigating a fatal shooting outside Venture-N, a local gay bar, as a potential hate crime after two men were killed shortly after midnight Monday.
  • The victims were identified as 42-year-old Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and 33-year-old Cameron Davis Capara, who both died at the scene.
  • The suspect, 44-year-old Ousman Ceesay, died at a hospital and was found carrying a note that listed several LGBTQIA+-associated businesses.
  • Tucson Police have increased patrols around other LGBTQIA+-friendly locations in the area, though officials stated there is no active threat to the public.
  • Community organizations planned a candlelight vigil, while Tucson Mayor Regina Romero condemned the shooting as a devastating act of homophobia and gun violence.

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