TUCSON, Ariz. — A 40-year-old man has been apprehended in connection with a shooting that left two employees injured at a local Goodwill donation center. The suspect, identified as Adrian William Orozco, was taken into custody around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Law enforcement officials from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, alongside the SWAT team, executed the arrest without incident at the intersection of North First Avenue and East Grant Road.
Orozco is currently facing several serious charges, including two counts of attempted murder in the second degree, along with multiple counts of aggravated assault and armed robbery. He has also been charged with auto theft. The shooting incident, which occurred on December 26 at approximately 9:30 a.m., was deemed a random act of violence, according to the authorities.
The day before Orozco’s arrest, family members of one of the victims, Juan Cristóbal Flores, held a press conference to urge the public to provide any information regarding the incident. Flores, an aspiring classical music vocalist, sustained critical injuries, and a coworker was also seriously wounded during the attack at the donation center located on East Valencia Road.
During the emotional news conference, Flores’s mother, Alma, recounted receiving a devastating call from the police informing her that her son had been shot while working. “He was not in a bar or on the street; he was at work,” she lamented. Meanwhile, Flores’s father, Reyes, shared concerns about his son’s condition, revealing that Juan had suffered a significant brain injury and appeared to be paralyzed.
Pima County Sheriff’s Sergeant David Stivers indicated that investigators do not believe the attack was premeditated or targeted. He expressed that there remains much to uncover about the motivations behind the incident, emphasizing the shocking nature of the violence.
Juan Flores’s passion for music began in his childhood, and he was actively pursuing a degree in vocal performance at the University of Arizona at the time of the shooting. For over a decade, he has participated in various musical groups, including the Catalina United Methodist Church choir and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chorus. His upcoming performance with the Helios Ensemble in March has been dedicated to him, a testament to the impact he has had on his community.
In light of the incident, the Goodwill facility where the shooting took place will now be permanently closed, a decision met with deep sadness from its leadership. Liz Gulic, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, expressed her dismay over the tragedy, emphasizing the organization’s mission of helping individuals and the shock of such an event occurring at the site.
As the family navigates this painful chapter, they have launched a fundraising campaign to assist with Juan’s medical expenses and ongoing recovery. The community has rallied behind them, showcasing the resilience and support that can emerge in the face of sorrow.
The situation remains fluid, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.