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Arizona police search for gunman after several shot Arizona police make arrest after several shot
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One person is dead and at least five have been shot at multiple locations in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.One person is dead and at least five have been shot at multiple locations in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.
Mesa Police Detective Esteban Flores said the gunman has not been found, calling it an "an active shooter situation". Police have arrested a gunman - who has not been named - after a manhunt in Mesa lasting several hours.
Mr Flores said police were looking for a bald white man in his 40s with a neck tattoo. Multiple locations across the city were in lockdown as police from several nearby communities converged on the city to help with the search.
Several locations are in lockdown as police from nearby communities converge on the city to provide assistance. The gunman's motive is not yet known. Earlier, police said they believed he was acting alone.
Police believe the gunman is acting alone. The Arizona Department of Public Safety and the nearby city of Scottsdale dispatched Swat teams and canine units to assist local authorities.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety and the nearby city of Scottsdale have dispatched Swat teams and canine units to assist local authorities. The FBI said it was also providing support to investigators.
The FBI says it is also providing support.
"If we have to go door-to-door, we will" Mr Flores said.
Around 8:40 local time (15:40 GMT) dispatchers received an emergency call about an incident at a motel.Around 8:40 local time (15:40 GMT) dispatchers received an emergency call about an incident at a motel.
When they arrived at the scene, they found one man and two women who had been shot. The man died at the scene.When they arrived at the scene, they found one man and two women who had been shot. The man died at the scene.
While first responders were tending to the victims, they received another call requesting their help at nearby restaurant run by students.While first responders were tending to the victims, they received another call requesting their help at nearby restaurant run by students.
Police say the suspect stole a car at the restaurant and fled to a nearby apartment complex.Police say the suspect stole a car at the restaurant and fled to a nearby apartment complex.
At the apartment, police found a man who had been shot and have said that he will survive.At the apartment, police found a man who had been shot and have said that he will survive.
While at the apartment, police received yet another alert about a shooting in another, unspecified location. At that location, first responders found one male victim who is currently in a critical condition.While at the apartment, police received yet another alert about a shooting in another, unspecified location. At that location, first responders found one male victim who is currently in a critical condition.
Police have not found the stolen car. They are not releasing the identity of the suspect.
Buildings at Mesa Community College have been secured and students and staff have been advised to stay inside. A message on its website says: "Do not approach campus. If you are on campus, please proceed to the nearest safe location".
The Arizona governor has ordered state agencies to assist the local authorities.