A 27-year-old  man died Tuesday night during a traffic stop where Tempe police said he fired a gun at an officer before he was shot.

Jason Alexander Fox was killed, according to a release Wednesday afternoon from the Tempe Police  Department.

The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Oct. 1 when officers attempted to arrest a suspect near College Avenue and Curry Road who was linked to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

During a traffic stop, the suspect opened fire, striking the officer, police said. Officers returned fire, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.  

The officer suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and was taken to a hospital. He has been released, police stated Wednesday morning in a release.   

“Every time an officer is hurt while serving and protecting our city, it resonates throughout our department and the community we serve,” Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy said.

“We are grateful his injuries were not more serious.” 

The Mesa Police Department is conducting an investigation into the officer-involved shooting. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311. Callers may remain anonymous, police said.

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