Tempe PD identifies suspect in Mill Avenue shooting

Tempe police have arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly shooting along Mill Avenue that happened on Saturday, March 28.

Aidan Zepeda, 23, was arrested on March 29 and faces charges of first-degree murger, attempted first-degree murder, second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, unlawful discharge of firearms and endangerment. 

Officers responded at 2:19 a.m.  to 401 S. Mill Ave., found a man with a gunshot wound and began providing life-saving aid. The victim, 22-year-old Jacob Jaime, Jr., was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

A second man was also injured. His injuries were not life-threatening and did not require hospital care.

An investigation remains active.  

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tempe Police Department.

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