3 injured in Arizona shooting | Suspect described as troubled, ‘anti-government’
A suspect described as troubled and “anti-government” is in custody after three people were shot Wednesday night in Glendale, Arizona.
Armando Hernandez, 20, is in custody, according to 12News Arizona. The shooting, which happened in the Westgate Entertainment District, has left one person in critical condition and two others suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, according to Glendale police.
Police responded to reports of a shooting about 7:30 p.m.
While police have not officially identified the alleged shooter’s identity, the suspect’s mother identified him. A classmate of Hernandez, who attended Raymond Kellis High School, also identified him, according to reports.
That classmate also described Hernandez as deeply troubled in school and “antigovernment,” according to 12News.
3 shot after gunfire erupts at Westgate in Glendale Wednesday evening.
— JOSH SANDERS (@JoshSandersTV) May 21, 2020
The suspect identified by his mother and former high school classmate as 20-year-old Armando Hernandez.
His classmate tells me Hernandez was deeply troubled in school and quote “antigovernment.” #12News pic.twitter.com/vnpndosQSO
Police raided Hernandez’s home about 11 p.m. and took him into custody.
In a statement to CNN, Westgate Entertainment District said they were “deeply troubled by this incident and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.”
“Westgate will continue to work closely with the Glendale Police Department and in-house security to best ensure the safety of our customers, tenants and residents,” the statement said.
Police are currently serving a search warrant on a home in Peoria. This is related to the Westgate shooting. #12News
— (@mitchcarrtv)May 21 2020
The shopping complex in Glendale is about 15 miles from Phoenix.
Vehicle driven by alleged @westgateaz shooter is towed from the scene. One person is in critical condition, two others who were shot have non-life threatening injuries. The suspect is in custody. Live report coming up @glendalepd @fox10phoenix @juanzfox10 #fox10phoenix pic.twitter.com/bLfqfzV1i1
— Anita Roman Fox 10 (@ANITAROMANFOX10) May 21, 2020
Arizona State Sen. Martin Quezada said on Twitter he witnessed the shooting.
#BREAKING: State Senator Martin Quezada, Who Was On Scene, Says He Saw At Least 2 Shooting Victims And Says The Suspect Used An Assault Rifle. #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/8Y7tnfLZLr
— BREAKING NEWS (@Breaking_4_News) May 21, 2020
This video was just sent to me by a 22-year-old who was at Yard House for her friend’s 21st birthday. Multiple shots were fired into the business. This video shows the Glendale police department clearing the hallways @ABC15
— (@ZachCrenshaw)May 21 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also tweeted about the incident.
Our hearts and prayers are with the individuals and families impacted tonight, as well as the first responders and police officers who are on the scene. The state is here to continue to offer its full support to the victims and to the community. https://t.co/rAxAGMPk5x
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) May 21, 2020
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