Northern Arizona University shooting followed confrontation, police say

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/us/northern-arizona-university-shooting/index.html

(CNN)A confrontation between students in a parking lot at Northern Arizona University turned deadly early Friday when, police say, a freshman pulled a gun and shot four male students, killing one.

What led the suspect, identified by university police as Steven Jones, 18, to open fire around 1:20 a.m. Friday remained unclear. University police Chief Gregory T. Fowler said Jones was cooperating with investigators.

The slain student has been identified as Colin Brough, according to the university's website. The three others are being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center. They are Nicholas Prato, Kyle Zientek and Nicholas Piring, the school said.

Fowler said it appeared the victims had been shot multiple times.

The victims were all members of the Delta Chi fraternity, the organization said Friday. The suspected gunman was not, the fraternity said.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the victims, as well as the entire community in Flagstaff," the fraternity said in a statement. The organization said it was seeking the university's help in providing counseling to its members.

University President Rita Cheng said the school had experienced "a terrible tragedy."

"This is not going to be a normal day at NAU," she told reporters. "Our hearts are heavy."

[Expat1 971]

My guess on motive: Had to involve a girl

[Darnell 8,479]

Smells like George Zimmermannmann

[ready4ONE 5,400]

I am guessing that poor judgment, anger issues and easy access to a gun will turn out to be significant causal factors in this latest mass casualty incident. AZ is not known for its tough gun restrictions.

Brady Campaign score: 0

Arizona law says that any person 21 years or older, who is not a prohibited possessor, may carry a weapon openly or concealed without the need for a license.

State Constitutional Provision: The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the State shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men.

Article 2, Section 26.

The 5 victims should have been safe.

Edited October 9, 2015 by ready4ONE

[Sousuke 1,214]

I'm not sure this story is so black and white. Its probably too early, but if you bounce around there are new stories popping up saying they beat him and chased after him. He ran to his car and retrieved a gun at that point.

I think I'm going to wait and see as facts come in but I'm noticing he didn't leave the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Edited October 9, 2015 by Sousuke

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Obviously there is going to be a trial and I won't pre-judge the outcome of that but I think the wait is over regarding charges. Murder and 3 counts of attempted murder. Bail set at 2 million for the shooter.