TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A man accused of firing a gun inside a Tucson healthcare facility is facing several charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to authorities.
Tucson police said 33-year-old Arthur John Bodnar had a video court appearance Saturday and a judge ordered him held on a $50,000 bound.
Bodnar also is accused of discharging a firearm within city limits and having a gun although he’s a prohibited possessor.
Police were called to the healthcare facility Tuesday in response to reports that a man had walked into the lobby and fired a single shot from a shotgun.
An employee at the facility called 911 and gave police a description of the suspect.
Bodnar was arrested Friday.
It was unclear Sunday if Bodnar has a lawyer yet who can speak on his behalf.
His next scheduled court appearance is Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Original story:
The Tucson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at a healthcare facility.
The incident occurred on Tuesday around 9:15 p.m.
According to TPD, a man entered the lobby and fired a single shot from a shotgun.
Right when an employee called 911 with the suspect's description, he drove away and officers began a search with TPD Air Unit and K9 Units.
Officers investigated the scene, did an examination of forensic evidence and were able to get a description of the car.
The suspect's car was located traveling through the city on the afternoon Friday.
Officers stopped the car near North Tucson Boulevard and East Prince Road.
The driver was detained and identified as 33-year-old Arthur John Bodnar.
TPD obtained a search warrant on the car and after processing the car Bodnar was charged with his involvement in the shooting.
Bodnar was charged with: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Discharging a Firearm Within City Limits and Prohibited Possessor.
He was booked into the Pima County Jail.
Investigation remains ongoing.
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