By Staff Reporter
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published March 31st, 2026
🚨 News Summary: Deadly Shooting in Downtown Tempe
- Location: 401 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ
- Date/Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:19 a.m.
- Victim: 22-year-old Jacob Jaime (deceased)
- Second Victim: One man injured (non-life-threatening)
- Police Response: Officers arrived in under 20 seconds
- Status: Active investigation, no ongoing threat reported
Man Killed, Another Injured in Early Morning Shooting in Downtown Tempe
TEMPE, AZ — Tempe Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the downtown area, leaving one man dead and another injured.
According to authorities, the incident happened on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 2:19 a.m. near 401 S. Mill Avenue. Officers responded in under 20 seconds, where they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police immediately began life-saving efforts before the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, he later died from his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Jacob Jaime.
A second man was also injured during the incident, though his injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and he did not require hospitalization.
Police say the shooting occurred during the early morning hours after downtown businesses and bars had closed — a time when the area can still see significant foot traffic. While the incident is being taken seriously, officials emphasized it is not representative of the day-to-day environment in Tempe.
The Tempe Police Bike Squad, which patrols the downtown area, maintains a strong and visible presence to help keep the area safe for the thousands of residents and visitors who frequent the district each weekend.
Detectives are actively working to identify those involved in the shooting. At this time, authorities say there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tempe Police Department.
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