Tempe AZ – February 22, 2026 | By STAFF HERE PHOENIX WRITER
WHAT’S HAPPENING
What happened at the Tempe apartment on February 20, 2026?
Adrian Alfredo Ruiz was fatally shot after breaking into an apartment at 1234 E. Lemon Street and exchanging gunfire with a resident.
When did the Tempe shooting incident occur?
The shooting took place around 4 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at an apartment located at 1234 E. Lemon Street in Tempe, Arizona.
Where is 1234 E. Lemon Street located in Tempe?
The apartment at 1234 E. Lemon Street is in Tempe, Arizona, near the intersection of Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard.
Who was involved in the Tempe apartment shooting?
Adrian Alfredo Ruiz was fatally shot. Schon Nicholas Rohde, 22, and Gavin Scott Van Tassel, 21, were wounded. A resident of the apartment also returned fire.
A 33-year-old man was fatally shot Friday, February 20, 2026, after breaking into a Tempe apartment and exchanging gunfire with a resident. Two other individuals were wounded in the incident. The Tempe Police Department is investigating the early morning shooting at 1234 E. Lemon Street, near Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard.
Fatal Shooting Reported After Tempe Apartment Break-In
What happened in the Tempe apartment shooting?
A 33-year-old man, Adrian Alfredo Ruiz, was fatally shot on Friday, February 20, 2026, after he entered an apartment in Tempe through a broken window. The incident, which is currently under investigation, also left two other individuals wounded by gunshots.
Immediate Details of the Apartment Incident
Tempe Police reported that the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. at an apartment located at 1234 E. Lemon Street, near the intersection of Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard. The investigation revealed that Ruiz gained entry into the residence by breaking a window. Following his entry, Ruiz engaged in an exchange of gunfire with a resident of the apartment, leading to his fatal injury.
Individuals Wounded in the Tempe Shooting
Two other men, identified as 22-year-old Schon Nicholas Rohde and 21-year-old Gavin Scott Van Tassel, also sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. As of February 22, 2026, the Tempe Police Department is actively investigating the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have stated that there are no outstanding suspects in connection with this event.
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