Homeless man stabbed several times near ASU's Tempe campus, suspect arrested

TEMPE, Ariz. - A 33-year-old man who is homeless was stabbed near Arizona State University's Tempe campus just after midnight, the university said.

The stabbing happened on March 16 at College Avenue Commons – a public area across the street from the campus – near College Avenue and 7th Street.

"Officers arrived to find a homeless 33-year-old Tempe man with stab wounds being tended to by others. The victim was treated on the scene by Tempe FD and transported to an area hospital," a university spokesperson said.

Suspect accused of stabbing homeless man near ASU

Arizona State University Police say Marcus Antonio was arrested after a 33-year-old homeless man was stabbed in a public area near 7th Street and College Avenue.

The victim is expected to recover from his injuries.

The suspect, Marcus Antonio, has been arrested. Authorities did not say what led up to the stabbing.

"A LiveSafe alert was sent out to the campus community. All parties involved are not affiliated with Arizona State University," the university said.