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UAPD Makes Arrest in Student Death


Update 3
Sept. 5, 2007
5:41 p.m.

Galareka Harrison, 18, was taken into custody this afternoon by the University of Arizona Police Department after being released from University Medical Center. She will be charged with first-degree murder and will be booked into the Pima County Jail. She has been placed on interim suspension from the UA and is not permitted on campus until further notice.



Update 2
Sept. 5, 2007
12:03 p.m.

UAPD is conducting an investigation following the death of a student at the Greenlee residence hall. Tucson Police Department Homicide and Crime Scene Units are assisting the investigation. The situation is isolated and contained and there is no immediate threat to the community. UA Student Affairs and UAPD are continuing to follow up with the affected parties.

Mia J. Henderson, an 18-year-old Native American female and resident of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, died at approximately 6:30 a.m. She was a freshman from Tuba City, Arizona, majoring in biology.

Greenlee is a coed residence hall located at the corner of Fourth Street and Highland Avenue. Approximately 170 students live in the residence hall.

Classes will continue as scheduled today. Students who would like to access counseling services can contact UA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 520-621-3334. Students living in UA residence halls also can contact their hall director or resident assistant.

Parents of UA students who have concerns and would like to speak to someone can contact the UA Parents Association office at 621-0884 or uafamily@email.arizona.edu.

More details will be made available throughout the day. Visit arizona.edu or uanews.org for more information.


Update 1
Sept. 5, 2007
8:59 a.m.

UAPD is conducting an investigation following the death of a student at the Graham-Greenlee residence hall.

The situation is isolated and contained.

UA Student Affairs and UAPD are continuing to follow up with the affected parties.

More details will be available throughout the day.