Mohave Community College Neal Campus-Kingman lockdown lifted, 2 suspects apprehended

DPS trooper hospitalized after being shot in Kingman

A DPS trooper is recovering after being shot on the north side of the city on Apr. 1. Both a trooper and a suspect were shot.

KINGMAN, Ariz. - The Mohave County Sheriff's Office says deputies and other law enforcement agencies are investigating after an Arizona Dept. of Public Safety trooper and suspect were shot on Friday, causing the Mohave Community College's Neal Campus to go into lockdown.

According to a post on the Mohave Community College's Facebook page at 4:11 p.m. on April 1, officials stated, "NCK Campus is on lockdown. We have an active shooter - Do not come to campus. If you are on campus, shelter in place. Mohave County Sheriff on scene. We will update as events develop."

At 4:43 p.m., MCSO replied to MCC's Facebook post, stating, "Please avoid the area and stay inside if your home is in this area. This scene is EXTREMELY ACTIVE. Please avoid the area and stay in your homes. CLARIFICATION: This is NOT an active shooter at the college. The college is currently on lockdown, and we have one suspect outstanding."

By 6:30 p.m., MCSO said two suspects were apprehended and there are no reports of any students or employees injured. A third suspect is still outstanding. Deputies continue to tell the community to "please remain in your homes and out of the area."

A short time later, the campus lock down was lifted.

MCSO's Anita Mortensen later stated, "While we were initially advised of a third suspect being involved, we do not believe that there are any outstanding suspects in the area at this time. Two suspects were taken into custody, one of which was transported to a local hospital."

Statement from MCC:

"Mohave Community College went into lockdown at approximately 4:00 p.m. today after reports of a possible shooting in a nearby neighborhood. Those reportedly involved with the incident in the neighborhood came onto the Neal Campus-Kingman property located at 1971 Jagerson Ave. At approximately 6:30 p.m., law enforcement allowed employees and students to leave campus after buildings were cleared by officers. The college is not aware of any employees or students being involved in the incident."

The Department of Public Safety tweeted about a shooting in the area about three miles away from the campus, saying both a trooper and a suspect were shot.

The trooper is in stable condition while the suspect's condition has not been released.

No names have been released in this case.