A man was fatally shot in downtown Phoenix near Second Street and McKinley Street early Sunday morning, a few blocks north of the Downtown Phoenix campus.
Officers responded to the shooting around 12:30 a.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound, according to an email statement from the Phoenix Police Department. The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition where he died, the statement said.
No ASU students were involved, a University spokesperson said in a written statement.
"Due to the nature of the event and proximity to campus a LiveSafe was issued as a precaution," the spokesperson said in the statement.
The suspect allegedly fled the scene following the incident and the investigation is ongoing.
This story is developing and may be updated.
Edited by Senna James, Abigail Beck and Katrina Michalak.
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Kate Gore is the Science and Tech Desk editor, ensuring accurate coverage of the scientific endeavors completed by ASU faculty and students and their impact on the broader community. She is beginning her second year on staff at The State Press. She previously worked as a Community and Culture Reporter, shining light on important events and happenings around campus.
