University of Arizona will hold a candlelight vigil on campus Friday night in honor of professor Thomas Meixner.
In a statement released Thursday evening, Robbins expressed concern and care for the UA community and extended condolences to Meixner's loved ones.
"Our hearts break for his family, students, colleagues, and our entire campus community," Robbins said."He set a wonderful example for all of us on how to be a true servant leader in life, and he will not be forgotten.", was captured by police just after 5 p.m. Wednesday after a brief car chase and charged on suspicion of first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
According to an interim complaint filed with the Pima County Justice Court on Friday, Dervish was expelled from the university in February and barred from the property. Police said he had harassed and threatened staff members multiple times before.
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