3 Wounded in Shooting Near ASU Campus in Tempe

Authorities say the incident does not appear to be related to the university or its students.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A shooting near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, Arizona left three people wounded, one with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on East Lemon Street, just east of the main ASU campus. All those involved have been taken into custody, and authorities stated the shooting does not appear to be connected to the university or its students.

Why it matters

Gun violence near college campuses raises concerns about student and community safety, even when the incident is not directly related to the school. Tempe has seen a rise in property crime in recent years, though violent crime rates remain relatively low compared to other parts of the Phoenix metro area.

The details

Police responded to reports of a shooting on East Lemon Street, just east of the main ASU campus, around 4 a.m. on February 20th. Three people were wounded, with one suffering life-threatening injuries. All those involved were taken into custody, and authorities stated the shooting does not appear to be connected to the university or its students.

  • The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on February 20, 2026.

The players

Tempe Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the shooting incident near the Arizona State University campus.

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The takeaway

While the shooting near the ASU campus does not appear to be directly related to the university, it highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety that many college communities face, even in relatively low-crime areas like Tempe.