One Dead, One Critically Injured in Shooting at Tempe Apartment Complex Near ASU

Tempe, AZ — September 26, 2025 (MST) — A shooting at the Camden Tempe apartments near Curry and Scottsdale roads left one man dead and a second man in critical condition Friday afternoon, according to Tempe Police and multiple local outlets. Officers were called around 3:15–3:30 p.m. to the complex at 800 E. Curry Rd.; medics transported both men to a nearby hospital, where one victim was pronounced dead. The other man, believed to be the suspect, suffered an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said. (https://www.azfamily.com)

What We Know

• Location: Camden Tempe Apartments, 800 E. Curry Rd., just north of Tempe Town Lake and east of Scottsdale Rd. (State Press)
• Victims: Two adult males. One died at the hospital; the second (suspect) is in critical condition with a self-inflicted wound, according to police. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV))
• Timeline: Initial 911 calls came in shortly after 3:15 p.m. MST. The scene remained active through the late afternoon as investigators processed evidence. (State Press)
• Public alerts & footage: Incident alerts noted two people injured, one critically; citizen video showed police at the scene. (X (formerly Twitter))

Live Update Timeline (MST)

• 3:43–3:45 p.m. — Incident first reported at 800 E. Curry Rd. Alerts indicate two people injured, one critically; user video shows police on scene. (X (formerly Twitter))
• 4:07 p.m. — Medics rush both victims to a nearby hospital. (State Press)
• 5:04 p.m. — Local outlets report the scene remains active as detectives work the case; one person has died and the suspect is hospitalized in critical condition with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV))

Context & Next Steps

Tempe PD described the case as a murder–attempted suicide, with no ongoing threat to the wider community once the suspect was secured. The investigation is ongoing; officials have not released identities pending family notification. (https://www.azfamily.com)

This is a developing story. We’ll update as Tempe Police release more details on motive, identities, and any potential connection between the men involved. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV))

Have a tip or witnessed this incident? Contact the Tempe Police Department’s non-emergency line or submit information through the department’s official channels.