A Crisis We Can’t Ignore: PCAO Raises Awareness About Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) will hold a press conference to help raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) on May 5.
In partnership with local tribal leaders, County Attorney Conover will discuss the importance of the Southern Arizona MMIP Taskforce and recognize Red Dress Day 2026.
Who – Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and local Tribal Leaders
What – Press Conference for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Cold Cases
When – Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 12 pm
Where – 32 N. Stone Avenue, 14th Floor Press Room
Why – Raise Awareness of Unresolved MMIP Cases and Red Dress Day 2026 Arizona consistently ranks third nationwide for missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) cases, with hundreds of unsolved cases, disproportionately affecting Indigenous women and girls.
Media Contact: Shawndrea Thomas
Director of Communications
Pima County Attorney’s Office
(520) 724-5738 (Office)
(520) 310-4720 (Mobile)
Shawndrea.Thomas@pcao.pima.gov
