Dr. Thomas Meixner was identified as the victim of Wednesday's shooting. Murad Dervish, 46, was arrested in connection with the crime.UArizona president Robert C. Robbins released this statement:I am writing with great sadness to provide an update on the shooting that occurred earlier today. We have lost a beloved member of our University of Arizona community, Dr. Thomas Meixner, Professor and Department Head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences.
Arizona is praying for the family and friends of the professor and those affected by today’s tragedy in Tucson. 1/The shooting victim has died and the suspect was taken into custody this afternoon in Gila Bend, according to police. Arizona Department of Public Safety took the suspect into custody at 5:10 p.m. after a traffic stop in Gila Bend, according to UAPD.Officials from Banner-UMC have released the following statement regarding the shooting:
First responders provided medical care to one victim, who was transported to Banner-University Medical Center.According to UAPD, one person was shot and taken to Banner - University Medical Center.UAPD has shared that officers are continuing their search of the area near the Harshbarger Building.
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