Trial Set for David Leroy French in Tucson Shooting Case
A trial date of May 3, 2027, has been set for David Leroy French, accused of wounding nine people in a downtown Tucson shooting that occurred on July 16, 2026.
Tucson, AZ, October 23, 2026 —
A trial date of May 3, 2027, has been set for David Leroy French, who is accused of wounding nine people in a downtown Tucson shooting on July 16, 2026. The information provided does not identify the court or specify when the trial date was set.
The case concerns a shooting reported in downtown Tucson and nine people described as wounded. French is accused in connection with the incident; the available information does not state the charges against him or provide details about the allegations beyond the reported injuries and location.
The scheduled date places the trial in 2027, more than a year after the shooting date given in the case summary. No details were provided about court proceedings before the trial, French’s plea, whether he is represented by an attorney, or any conditions of release. The summary also does not identify the people who were wounded or describe their injuries.
Further case information, including the names of the investigating agency and prosecutor, was not provided. The available account does not say whether the May 3, 2027, date is subject to change or provide any information about what may happen before then. As a result, the confirmed details are limited to the scheduled trial date, French’s identity as the accused, the date and downtown Tucson location of the shooting, and the report that nine people were wounded.
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