TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Murad Dervish, who was arrested for shooting and killing University of Arizona Professor Dr. Thomas Meixner on campus Wednesday, Oct. 5, is facing seven felony charges.
A grand jury formally indicted Dervish on Tuesday, Oct. 18 with murder in the first degree and six other felony charges:
- First degree murder - class one felony
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon - class three felony
- Burglary in the first degree - class three felony
- Possession of a deadly weapon by prohibited possessor - class four felony
- Three counts of endangerment - class six felonies
Dervish has a bond hearing on Thursday, Oct. 20. He is currently being held without bond.
The arraignment for Dervish has been set for Monday, Oct. 24.
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