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September 1, 2026
Tucson Gay Bar Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Investigated as Hate Crime
- Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42, and Cameron Davis Capara, 33, were shot and killed outside the Venture-N gay bar, along with the shooter, Ousman Ceesay, 44.
- Ceesay was found with a note listing several LGBTQIA+-associated businesses, and initial evidence suggests he confronted the victims before the shooting.
- Tucson police have increased security around LGBTQIA+ venues and confirmed there is no known active threat to the community.
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- Arizona police investigate Tucson gay bar shooting as possible hate crimeSep 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM · AP
- Tucson gay bar shooting investigated as a possible hate crime after note found on shooterSep 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM · Independent
- Shooting at Tucson Gay Bar That Killed 2 Investigated as Hate CrimeSep 1, 2026 at 10:16 PM · NYT