Woman shoots man in Tempe in alleged self defense

Woman confronts and shoots man at Tempe apartment, police officials say

The shooting, according to police, happened at an apartment complex near Apache and McClintock. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Police say a man is in critical condition after a shooting during the overnight hours on April 26 in Tempe.

The shooting reportedly happened at an apartment complex near Apache and McClintock, and police responded to the scene at around 4:00 a.m.

When officers arrived, police officials say they found a man with a gunshot wound, who was later taken to the hospital.

According to a statement released by Tempe Police, two women who live at the apartment complex heard their car alarm go off, and one of them went out to the parking lot with a handgun to check on the alarm.

"The female observed and confronted a male subject who appeared to be breaking into her car. An altercation occurred, and the female shot the male subject," read a portion of the statement.

An investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Police officials say there is no threat to the public at this time.

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