Arrest made in Phoenix college shooting
PHOENIX (AP) - July 24, 2008 A witness said the shooter had been fighting with another man in
a computer building at South Mountain Community College. The gunman
seemed to be directing his shots and not firing randomly, said
student Yessenia Lara, 18.
"I saw someone get punched and then I heard three shots after
that. Everybody basically ducked, and the shooter got away," Lara
said, adding that the victims were yelling in pain.
The suspect was arrested at a home about three to four miles
away, Phoenix police spokesman Ruben Gonzales said. He had no
details on the shootings or the arrest.
The suspect's identity wasn't released.
A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were in critical
condition, while a 17-year-old boy was in stable condition, said
Mark Faulkner, a division chief for the Phoenix Fire Department. No
other information on their injuries was available.
The victims were taken to a county hospital, Faulkner said.
College spokesman Robert Pryce said the school was in lockdown
for about an hour, meaning doors were locked and people weren't
able to come in or out.
An electronic sign outside the school said all classes were
canceled Thursday and students could be seen leaving the campus
calmly after the lockdown. Pryce said the campus would be closed on
Friday, which is typical during the summer.
Situated at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, the college
has more than 8,000 students. Most students are seeking associate
degrees and certificates of completion.