6 seniors injured after attack at Tempe, Ariz. community center, police say

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Tempe Police arrested Derek Kirven, 62, after six seniors were assaulted Wednesday afternoon at the Escalante Multi-Generational Center.

The Jan. 7 assaults happened at the Escalante Multi-Generational Center near University Drive and Loop 101, police said, at around 11:30 a.m. At least one of the victims was taken to the hospital.

Sixty-two-year-old Derek Kirven was arrested after he was told a second time about not being a member of the center.

At least one person was hospitalized following the attack.

Police have not released a motive or details regarding the extent of the victims’ injuries

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