A University of Arizona professor was shot and killed by a former student on the school's Tucson campus on Oct. 5, officials confirmed.
Meixner earned a doctorate in hydrology and water resources from the university in 1999 and joined the faculty in 2005 before becoming the department head in 2019. He was considered an expert on desert water issues.
"Really, just to send thoughts and good messages to the family and those affected, and to pay my respects," said Cameron Boles. Chief said she emailed Meixner and several others in the hydrology department after the shooting, and that she was devastated to learn he was the one who had been shot. "There are no words. We can try to put it into writing, but there will never be words to describe this crushing loss. Thomas Meixner was an incredible son, brother, husband, father, uncle, colleague and friend. He loved his family, friends, coworkers, the University of Arizona and the greater Tucson community.
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