Student Fires Gun at School, Flees; Pursuit and Arrest in Tucson
Source: Tucson Police East Division
Academy St, Tucson, AZ 85708, USA
Summary: A student brought a gun to CAG and Rolls Academy in Tucson, Arizona, and discharged it in the school office. The student then fled the scene on foot, reportedly carrying the firearm in a backpack. Police responded by upgrading the call, locking down the school, and coordinating a search for the suspect. The pursuit led officers through various locations, including a business complex near McDonald's and Dollar Tree on Catalina Highway. After a coordinated effort involving multiple units, the suspect was located and detained without further incident. The event prompted a significant law enforcement response due to the risk posed by an armed juvenile in a public area.