The series of shootings targeting the Democratic Party campaign office in Tempe has sparked an urgent search for the perpetrator, as law enforcement has responded to gunfire at the site for the third time in less than a month. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the recent incident occurred in the early hours of Oct. 6, with no individuals present within the facility during the attack.
Surveillance efforts have led to the identification of a suspect's vehicle, described as a 2008-13 silver Toyota Highlander, potentially connecting to the string of violent acts. The vehicle is outlined as featuring a sunroof, a roof rack, and spoke rims. In the vicinity of Priest Drive and Southern Avenue, the Democratic Party office sits in a state of uneasy vulnerability, as repeatedly on Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, the building had previous encounters with violence, with windows left punctured by gunfire, confirmed by AZ Central.
Tempe Police Sgt. Ryan Cook expressed concern for the safety of the office workers and the surrounding community, stating, "No one was inside the office during the overnight hours, but this raises concerns about the safety of those who work in that building, as well as those nearby," in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix. The nature of the projectiles has been varied, with both BB gun and firearm rounds accounting for the property damage that now scars the campaign office frontage.
The Tempe police force is calling for community assistance, encouraging anyone with details that could lead to the capture of whoever is responsible to come forward. Casting a silver Toyota Highlander with a sunroof and five-spoke rims, those with information are prompted to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers. Tips can be anonymously submitted and may result in rewards for those leading to an arrest, said the police according to AZ Central.
