Tempe, AZ – The Tempe Police Department arrested 27-year-old Benjaman Visser Jr. this morning in connection to a double shooting at Little Caesar’s just after 9 a.m.

 Officers were in the area of Rural Rd. and Guadalupe Rd. when they heard shots ring out. Officers found Visser who was still on scene with a gun in his hand. Officers detained Visser. The victims were both employees of Little Caesar’s and were transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Both victims, a male and female, died of their injuries at the hospital. They have been identified as 32-year-old Shaquille Simmons and 21-year-old Mary Visser. Benjaman and Mary were married.

Visser has been arrested and is currently being booked into the Tempe City Jail.

The Tempe Police Department extends their sympathies to the victims and the employees of Little Caesar’s during this difficult time. The Tempe Police Department commends the quick and coordinated response of officers who were immediately on scene and detained the suspect.  Their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to excellence helped bring this dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.