The University of Arizona professor shot dead on campus yesterday has been identified as Dr. Thomas Meixner, the head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. A 46-year-old suspect is in custody. (azpublicmedia)
University of Arizona Police Chief Paula Balafas speaks at a news conference after a deadly campus shooting on October 5, 2022A University of Arizona professor was shot and killed in an office in the Harshbarger Building on the UA campus shortly after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
Late Wednesday night, University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Robbins sent an email to the university community and confirmed the victim was Dr. Thomas Meixner, the head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. Officials also would not say if he had a previous professional or personal relationship with the suspect.
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