TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
The man involved in a homicide earlier this week has died after a self-inflicted gunshot during the course of the incident.
He has been identified as 41-year-old James Leonard.
Tucson Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 9 a.m. on Feb. 13.
The caller said that a female friend had just called saying her ex-boyfriend arrived at her home.
The caller indicated that the friend possibly had a court order prohibiting the ex-boyfriend from contacting her.
Upon arrival at the 2800 block of South Kolb Road residence for a welfare check, officers noted signs of forced entry and found a female dead with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim is identified as Claudia Pascual, 31, of Tucson.
A Leonard was found suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was transported to a local trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities believe the man forced his way into the residence, shot the victim and then turned the gun on himself. The victim did have an Order-of-Protection in place, prohibiting the suspect from contacting her.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
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