In the city of Tucson, Arizona, a routine evening at a 7-Eleven took a tragic turn on January 22, 2026, resulting in the death of 55-year-old Scott Dwayne Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy, a male employee of the convenience store, was fatally shot while attempting to prevent a shoplifting incident involving liquor.
The incident unfolded when a suspect attempted to steal liquor from the store. In an act of bravery, Scott Dwayne Kennedy intervened to stop the theft.
During the confrontation, the suspect shot him in the head. The fatal encounter was an act of gun violence that cut short the life of a man trying to do his job.
Following the shooting, the Tucson Police Department launched an investigation that quickly led to a suspect. Investigators identified 20-year-old Andress McCale as the individual responsible for the shooting death of Scott Dwayne Kennedy. McCale was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
Andress McCale is now facing serious charges for his alleged role in the incident. Authorities are pursuing charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery against him. The case against McCale will now proceed through the justice system.
