A University of Arizona professor was shot and killed by a former student on the school's Tucson campus on Oct. 5, officials confirmed.
Officers responded to the Harshbarger Building, home to the University's Department of Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences, for several reports of a shooting at around 2:00 p.m.Meixner wasIn a separate tweet, police initially described the suspect as having "dark complexion, 5ft8in tall, around 35yrs, short brown hair, wearing Blue Baseball cap, and dark backpack."Murad Dervish
The suspect was identified as 46-year-old Murad Dervish. Dervish was described as a former student who was not allowed to be in the Harshbarger Building."This incident is a deep shock to our community, and it is a tragedy," said university president Robert C. Robbins in a statement. "I have no words that can undo it, but I grieve with you for the loss, and I am pained especially for Tom’s family members, colleagues and students.
UArizona officials say all remaining in-person classes, campus activities, events and performances on their Tucson main campus have been canceled. Authorities said classes were to resume on Oct. 6.
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