Suspect in shootings at Democratic Party offices in Tempe is ID’d, charged

Tempe police arrested Jeffrey Michael Kelly on Tuesday night in connection with the shooting at three Democratic Party offices in Tempe and leaving bags of white powder on political signs in Ahwatukee Foothills.

Kelly, 60, was charged with seven felony counts and three misdemeanor counts relating to the shootings, including terrorism and unlawful discharge, according to Tempe police.

Possible charges regarding the bags of an unknown white powder have not been released.

About a dozen personnel, some FBI, were taking inventory of long guns in the carport of his home on Wednesday morning.

A man, who identified himself as being with the FBI, asked a Republic reporter to stay across the street.

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