Gunman charged after wounding 9 in Tucson nightlife shooting before cop takes him down

French was booked in absentia while hospitalized and will be taken to the Pima County Adult Detention Complex after his release, police said.

Additional charges are pending, the spokesperson added.

The shooting erupted around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Congress Street, a busy area lined with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Officers patrolling nearby heard the shots and rushed to the scene on foot, police said.

Police said officers saw the suspect running from the area and repeatedly ordered him to stop. 

After he allegedly ignored their commands, a uniformed officer fired his weapon and struck him.

Nine other people were shot and taken to local hospitals.

Police said most were wounded in the arms or legs. No deaths were reported, and no officers were injured.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department told Fox News Digital that it is not releasing French's mugshot at this time, citing a ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report.