A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly opening fire in a crowded downtown Tucson nightlife district in the early hours of Sunday, wounding nine people before a police officer confronted and stopped him. The shooting has alarmed local residents amid concerns over ongoing violence in the area and has reignited debate among politicians over gun rights.

David Leroy French was charged by Tucson Police with nine counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, nine counts of aggravated assault causing serious physical injury, and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure. The attack unfolded in a busy entertainment district, and reports indicate the overall number of people wounded in the incident may have reached ten.