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WHETSTONE: One person was killed and another injured in what has been reported as ‘unprovoked’ shooting at a business in Whetstone, Arizona.
Officials said the incident occurred roughly 1 hour ago, and a 2 miles radius shelter in place was ordered.
#BREAKING there’s a huge law enforcement presence on Redwing Lane in the Whetstone area.
Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed there was a shooting at a business. Police are looking for the suspect. Everyone in a 2-mile radius from here is asked to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/KXL38TqVyl
— Carsyn Currier (@CarsynCurrierTV) November 15, 2022
Police said the suspect is a white male in his 30s wearing a grey shirt and blue jeans, and is believed to be a former soldier, a veteran of the U.S. military.
Police say the store owner did not know the man. A shootout occurred at the scene as the storekeeper was armed with their own weapon.
Eye witnesses said suspect went into the store at least twice earlier in the day as a customer. He left without incident, but returned later and opened fire.