Updated on Aug. 24 at 2:39 p.m.
The University of Arizona Police Department responded reports of a man with a gun at the Student Union on Wednesday morning.
UAPD received calls reporting a suspicious man with a gun on campus at 9:42 a.m. and arrived within seconds.
A UAlert was sent out to the entire campus community informing them of the incident and its location.
UAPD officers saw a male matching the description of the suspect who had a gun in his waistband, and they attempted to make contact.
The man ran from officers as they attempted to speak with him.
UAPD set up containment in the area in order to locate the subject.
When located on the southeast side of the Student Union the man ran away from the officers again.
He was then detained and taken into custody after chasing after him.
The man was identified as 22-year-old Hunter Paddlety and was booked into the Pima County Jail for violation of ARS 13-2904A Reckless Display of a Deadly Weapon, ARS 13-2904A Disorderly Conduct and 13-2911A Interference or Obstruction of an Educational Institution.
The incident was captured on body worn cameras.
UAPD reminds community members to:
- Sign Up for UAlert
- Download the LiveSafe app
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Crime Prevention is a shared responsibility so if you “see something say something”
- When possible, park your vehicle in a well-it and/or high-use area
Anyone with information regarding this incident, contact the UAPD Tip Line at 621-TIPS (8477), or call 88-CRIME.
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University of Arizona police detained a man suspected of bringing a gun to campus Wednesday.
Officers have detained a matching subject in the student union. Stay away from area. Investigation continuing.
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) August 24, 2022
Police say the man was seen running west from the Department of Communications building, 1103 E. University Blvd.
UAPD looking for a male with a gun in waistband. Last seen running west from communication bldg. Description to follow
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) August 24, 2022
Police say the man is in his 20s and wore a red flannel shirt and black pants with a white stripe on its side. They took the man into custody at the Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd.
Desc: male, 20's red flannel shrt, blk pants with white stripe on side. officers continuing to look for the male
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) August 24, 2022
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