UPDATE 6:09 p.m.
Govenor Doug Ducey released the following statement regarding the shooting:
Arizona is praying for the family and friends of the professor and those affected by today’s tragedy in Tucson. 1/
— Doug Ducey (@DougDucey) October 6, 2022
UPDATE 5:29 p.m.
The shooting victim has died and the suspect was taken into custody this afternoon in Gila Bend, according to police.
UAPD says the suspect entered the Harshbarger Building around 2 p.m. this afternoon. The shooting occurred at 2:06 p.m.
A person who recognized the suspect inside the building just prior to the shooting called UAPD. Police say the person who called recognized the suspect as a former student who "wasn't allowed to be in the building" and called to request police, asking they escort the person out, UAPD shared in a press conference.
UAPD said they received multiple calls around 2:07 p.m.
Tucson Fire Department personnel arrived at 2:13 p.m. to treat the male victim prior to transporting him to Banner - University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff.
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.
UPDATE 4:23 p.m.
Officials from Banner-UMC have released the following statement regarding the shooting:
"We learned of a shooting on campus this afternoon and proactively secured our facilities while we gathered more details.
Police have informed us that there is no longer a public threat, so we have lifted the lockdown.
Please contact the Tucson Police Department for more information."
UPDATE 3:41 p.m.
KGUN 9 spoke with UAPD Sergeant Sean Shields, who told us that police have secured and searched the Harshbager Building floor-by-floor, where one person was shot.
First responders provided medical care to one victim, who was transported to Banner-University Medical Center.
According to Shields, UAPD says they likely have identified the suspect.
UPDATE 3:27 p.m.
According to UAPD, one person was shot and taken to Banner - University Medical Center.
UPDATE 3:20 p.m.
UAPD has shared that officers are continuing their search of the area near the Harshbarger Building.
Investigation continues. At this time, no need to remain in place or lockdown. Remain clear from Harshbarger bldg.
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) October 5, 2022
Original story:
University of Arizona Police have shared that they are currently responding to a shooting threat at the Harshbarger Building on campus, and are asking people to stay away from the immediate area.
Witnesses have told KGUN 9 that multiple buildings are currently on lockdown, including Banner - University Medical Center and the Fred Fox School of Music.
The remainder of classes have been cancelled for today, UAPD says.
UAPD says they have identified a male suspect, who has left the scene. Police are currently looking for him.
According to UAPD, the suspect is about 5 ft. 8 in. tall, around 35 years of age and has short brown hair, and is wearing a blue baseball cap and a dark colored backpack.
The building is located near Second Street and Mountain Avenue, northwest of the student union.
Stay away from Harshbarger bldg. Male suspect was ID'd but no longer on scene. Police currently looking for him.
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) October 5, 2022
Details are limited and KGUN 9 will have more information as the story develops.
Police responded to Harshbarger bldg for a shooting. Stay away from surrounding area. More to follow
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) October 5, 2022
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