Crime & Safety
Tempe Shooting Leaves 1 Injured; Suspect Arrested
Tempe police arrested the suspect responsible for a shooting at an apartment complex Thursday. Here's what we know.
TEMPE, AZ — Tempe police arrested a man they said shot and injured a person on Thursday morning.
The shooting, which occurred at an apartment complex near McClintock Drive and east Don Carlos Avenue Thursday morning, left the victim with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The unidentified suspect is a man in his twenties with a heavy build who was last seen shirtless with black underwear on, according to police.
Find out what's happening in Tempefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone in the area is asked by police to remain indoors and call 911 to report any suspicious activity.
Patch has reached out to Tempe police for additional information and will update this story.
Find out what's happening in Tempefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Please be advised the suspect is in custody. There is no longer a threat to the community. Investigation is ongoing. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/Pn3MVKHOvW
— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) May 27, 2021
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.