GLENDALE, AZ — One person is dead after a shooting at a Little Caesars in Glendale Friday morning.
Glendale police say they were called around 11 a.m. to the business near 43rd and Peoria avenues.
When officers arrived, they learned an employee shot a co-worker. The suspect then locked themself in a bathroom, police said.
Police evacuated other employees not involved and found one shooting victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.
Police say the victim was 37 years old, but he has not been identified.
The suspect has not been identified.
Authorities believe the suspect and victim have a "heated history" and it culminated in the shooting Friday.
They also believe this is an isolated incident.
Glendale police continue to investigate what led to the shooting.
Following the incident, Lisa Elkin, a Little Caesars spokesperson, released the following statement:
We are devasted by this incredibly tragic situation and our hearts go out to the victim’s family. As a family company, our colleagues are central to who we are and remain the most important part of our brand. We are diligently working with local authorities and are unable to comment further at this time. Requests for additional information should be referred to Glendale Police Dept.
