1 shot along Tempe's Mill Avenue, police say

Published October 5, 2026 6:20 AM MST

Police say a person has been taken to the hospital following a shooting in Tempe.

What we know:

According to police, the shooting happened at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Mill Avenue and 5th Street. Investigators say during a fight involving two groups of people, one man pulled out a gun and fired, hitting the victim.

"The victim was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury," read a portion of the statement.

What we don't know:

Police did not identify the suspect, nor did they say what sparked the fight.

Area where the shooting happened

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Tempe Police Department.

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