TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating a fatal incident that occurred at a convenience store on Friday.

According to TPD, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male at a convenience store near First Avenue and Limberlost Drive on Nov. 21 around 4:15 a.m.

Emery Kirk, 46, was found unresponsive at the location. Kirk was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died on Nov. 22.

TPD said Kirk attempted to take cigarettes from the store without paying, after going behind the counter. A bystander intervened, leading to a physical fight where Kirk reportedly lost consciousness.

The 31-year-old male involved in the fight called 9-1-1 to report the incident.

The Homicide Unit is now handling the investigation.

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