The University of Arizona Police Department alerted the campus community about an off-campus shooting near Florita Street and Santa Rita Avenue on February 17, 2024. The initial alert was sent at 1:41 a.m., advising people to avoid the area. By 1:47 a.m., law enforcement had arrived at the scene.
At 2 a.m., notifications confirmed no injuries from the shooting, but the area was still to be avoided. The suspect, described as a tall male with dreadlocks, was reported to have fled the scene in a dark-colored car, either a Cadillac or Infiniti, by 2:26 a.m. His location was unknown, but officers remained at the scene.
By 2:57 a.m., an alert confirmed no ongoing threat to the community. Alerts continued until 3:02 a.m., directing those affected to university and community resources.
The University of Arizona Police Department, along with local law enforcement, are investigating the incident. The campus community is advised to follow the Daily Wildcat on Instagram and Twitter for updates.