Murder Charge Filed Against Man Accused Of Running Over Victim

TUCSON, AZ — A man has been charged in the death of Armando Rene Padilla, who Tucson police said was run over by a Tahoe in a parking lot after a dispute that began at a smoke shop in the 3900 block of South 12th Avenue on Friday.

Fernando Borquez, 28, has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated assault and leaving the scene of a fatal collision, Tucson police said. He is accused of chasing Padilla with the Tahoe and running him over in the parking lot before fleeing.

Police said Padilla and Borquez were in a "verbal confrontation" at the smoke shop, and Borquez tried to hit Padilla and his family members.

Borquez then struck another car on 12th Avenue, according to police, injuring a passenger before returning to the parking lot near the smoke shop and hitting Padilla.

A resident in the area found the Tahoe nearby, according to police, and Borquez was soon later found at a home in the 400 block of West District Street.