Lockdown lifted at 2 Chandler schools; armed suspect arrested
Sep 26, 2019, 2:07 PM | Updated: Sep 27, 2019, 10:17 am
PHOENIX — A 54-year-old man who allegedly chased his wife down a street holding a gun and forced two schools in Chandler into lockdown for several hours was arrested Thursday evening, authorities said.
Robert Hise was wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Suspect is 54yoa Robert Hise. @ChandlerPolice has
probable cause to arrest Hise for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Hise should be considered armed & dangerous. If you see Hise immediately call 911! pic.twitter.com/yKIIaejGUz— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) September 27, 2019
He was arrested at the 7200 block of Chandler Boulevard around 7:45 p.m., according to Chandler police.
The woman, who is safe, reported the incident around 12:30 p.m.
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School and Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School were placed on lockdown while police searched the neighborhood east of the schools.
Just before 4 p.m., police said the lockdown was lifted at Pueblo and would soon be lifted at Paloma.
An hour later, police broke down the perimeter of the search and cleared the scene.
A $1,000 reward was being offered for information leading to his arrest.
