Philly School Officer Shooter Arrested in New Jersey

Ariza Giansteban, aged 28 or 29, was arrested at New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, after being sought for shooting and critically injuring a 68-year-old Philadelphia school safety officer during a June 29 road rage incident. The officer, a retired Philadelphia police officer, was on duty and flagged down by a driver involved in an altercation with Giansteban, who was driving a white Kia Sportage. After shooting the officer in the face and torso, Giansteban allegedly fired at three Philadelphia police officers during his escape. Authorities apprehended Giansteban at the hospital following a tip that he might seek treatment there, and he was taken into custody without incident. He is being held at Bergen County Jail, awaiting extradition to Philadelphia to face multiple charges, including attempted murder and attempted murder of law enforcement officers. The injured officer remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.