3 shot at Phoenix community college

July 27, 2008
Two victims remain hospitalized; shooter apologizes for "innocent victims"

People inside a computer lab at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix saw a long-standing feud between two men erupt in gunfire. When it ended, Charee Williams, 20, Christopher Lee Taylor, 17, and Isaac Deshay Smith, 19, were wounded. Williams and Taylor were listed in "stable" condition. Smith was in critical condition Thursday night. The alleged gunman was taken into custody. The shooting took place in the Technology Center building at the southern end of campus. Campus officials said there were about 25 people inside the lab. Police say the alleged shooter walked into the computer lab about 4 p.m. and picked a fight with the 19-year-old victim.
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UPDATE: Appearing in court, Rodney Smith, 22, of Phoenix, admitted culpability in a triple shooting at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. Meanwhile, college officials were answering questions about a security plan that attempts to protect a campus left wide open to the community.
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EARLIER: Officials say three people suffered gunshot wounds Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. The unidentified gunman reportedly was in custody. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. A 20-year-old female and 17-year-old male were both stable, according to Phoenix police. A 19-year-old male was in critical condition. A witness says the suspect and the 19-year-old got into a short quarrel during which the suspect pulled a gun and shot the victim. The suspect ran out, randomly shooting the two additional victims.To read The Arizona Republic article, click here.

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