Aidan Zepeda (MCSO)
TEMPE, Ariz. - An arrest has been made after police say a shooting on Mill Avenue in Tempe left one person dead.
What we know:
The shooting happened at 2:19 a.m. on March 28 near 3rd Street and Mill Avenue.
Tempe Police say after officers got to the scene, they found 22-year-old Jacob Jaime with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. A second man who was hurt in the shooting suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Mill Avenue shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt in Tempe
Police say 22-year-old Jacob Jaime died at the hospital after he was found shot on March 28 near 3rd Street and Mill Avenue. A second man who was hurt in the shooting survived.
Update:
Police say 23-year-old Aidan Zepeda was arrested on March 29 in connection to the shooting.
Zepeda is accused of multiple murder charges.
What they're saying:
There is no ongoing threat to the public.
"This incident happened in the early morning hours after downtown businesses and bars had closed. While incidents like this are taken very seriously, they are not representative of the day-to-day experience in Tempe," police said. "The Tempe Police Bike Squad is dedicated to downtown Tempe, maintaining a strong and visible presence in the area, which sees thousands of visitors each weekend. They play an important role in supporting a safe environment for residents, visitors, and businesses alike."
Map of where the shooting happened:
The Source: The Tempe Police Department and a FOX 10 report on March 30, 2026.