Tempe Police: Man found shot at Arizona Mills Mall

Police officials say Wednesday night a person was found shot at Tempe's Arizona Mills Mall.

TEMPE, Ariz. (FOX 10) - Tempe Police officials say Thursday that a man who was found shot in the area of Arizona Mills mall has died from his injuries.

According to police on Thursday, they received a shooting call near the mall at around 7:51 p.m. Wednesday, and when officers arrived, they found a car with several bullet strikes, as well as a number of fired cartridge casings in the parking lot of a fast-food store near the mall. The victims, identified as a 24-year-old black man, was found near the mall. Police believe the man fled towards the mall after he was shot. Police did not identify the victim Thursday.

The incident, police say, is believed to be drug-related, and there is no evidence indicating any involvement with the mall, its patrons or employees. Police are investigating the shooting, as well as working to identify any suspects involved. Anyone with information can call Tempe Police at (480) 350-8311. Callers can remain anonymous.