In Loving Memory of Joshua Mariscal, Jr. and a Life Gone Too Soon
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we remember the lives lost in a tragic shooting on Tucson’s south side Saturday night—20-year-old Joshua Mariscal, Jr., and a 17-year-old young man whose name is being respectfully withheld. Their sudden passing has left families shattered, friends grieving, and a community struggling to comprehend the loss of two young lives taken far too soon.
According to the Tucson Police Department, the incident occurred just after 8:00 p.m. in the 3500 block of South Naco Vista. Authorities report that Joshua and the teenager traveled to the area to meet unknown individuals. After a brief interaction, gunfire erupted, and both young men were struck. Witnesses heard the shots and immediately called 911. Despite the rapid response of emergency crews, Joshua and the teen were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the pain left behind is undeniable. Joshua Mariscal, Jr. was a young man with dreams ahead of him, a future still unfolding, and loved ones who believed in him. The 17-year-old victim, still in the earliest chapters of life, had hopes and possibilities that will now never be realized. Their lives mattered. Their stories mattered.
This senseless act of violence has cast a long shadow over Tucson, serving as a stark reminder of how fragile life can be and how deeply violence wounds families and communities alike. As police continue their work, anyone with information is urged to contact 911 or 88-CRIME to help bring answers and accountability.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and all who are mourning this heartbreaking loss. May the memories of Joshua Mariscal, Jr. and this young life taken too soon live on in love, remembrance, and the shared hope for peace. Forever remembered, never forgotten.