Police said one person was taken to the hospital Thursday night after being shot at a medical marijuana Co-op in Tempe.
Police spokeswoman Molly Enright said the shooting happened at the AZ Go Green Co-Op near Southern Avenue and Rural Road around 7:20 p.m.
Enright said multiple suspects entered the Co-op, confronted a store employee, hit the employee and then shot him.
Police said the suspects fled on foot before police arrived. They are described as black males; and one of the suspects is described as being in his early 20s with a thin build.
Enright said the intentions of the shooting suspects are unknown. There did not appear to be any property removed from the business.
The victim was treated by Tempe firefighters and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Enright said police are still searching for at least three suspects, but there could be as many as six involved.
Officers told ABC15 AZ Go Green has a history with police. The business has been the subject of a joint investigation by Tempe Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Police believe the business has been operating outside the medical marijuana legislation that was passed by Arizona voters.
Enright said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
loose stool posted at 3:43 am on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
Subject of a joint investigation. someones got a sense of humor.
American Socialist posted at 9:03 am on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
Ok...this is getting very old very quick.
So far at least 3 mmj places have been robbed recently and the cops wouldnt respond at all. These thugs that robed these places sell cartel weed and are pissed that MMJ is taking all their business.
Since the cops wont respond it makes you wonder whos side their even on.
In this case, its just way to convenient that this happened right as the whole MMj law is being threatened by Tom Horne. And they did'nt take anything??
Whos side are you on Arizona?? Your citizens or the cartels??
Leon Ceniceros posted at 11:11 am on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
HEY FOLKS,
GET USED TO THIS....JUST LOOK AT WHAT TYPE OF PEOPLE USE MARIJUANA = THIS SHOULD GIVE YOU A CLUE AS TO WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF OBAMA EVER REMOVES MARIJUANA FROM BEING A........."CLASS 1, BANNED SUBSTANCE".
American Socialist posted at 11:39 am on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
No...you get used to this...
Marijuana isnt going anywhere, in fact, its going to be legal very soon so get used to it.
Now, whos side are you on, The cartels or the people of the united states.
What do you mean "look at what type of people"....I'll tell you who. Everyday citizens whom work hard every day....
Thats who...
DrJCA1 posted at 1:53 pm on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
American Socialist: it is a very sad thing if "everyday citizens" have to use alcohol or drugs (legal or illegal) to get through the day. They obviously learned their poor coping skills from mom and dad who did the same thing when they got stressed out. After 40 years in medicine, I saw first hand what the effects of these substances do to individuals and their families. Personally, I coun't care less who uses or abuses what, as long as they are adults. It's just unfortunate that people feel the need to mess up their minds with garbage.
American Socialist posted at 2:20 pm on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
Mess up their minds??
Just because someone wants to take care of severe pain naturally and not get addicted to oxy means someone is messing up their mind with garbage??
If you actually are a doctor...you're not too bright.
Besides, this is America and its not your decision what people can and cannot put in their bodies. [beam]
American Socialist posted at 2:29 pm on Fri, Oct 26, 2012.
So just someone wants to deal with their sever pain naturally and not by getting themselves addicted to OXY they are messing up their minds with garbage??
Please explain...