SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A woman is dead and an Arizona State University professor is in custody after a shooting Saturday evening in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale police say they were called to a home near 130th Street and Shea Boulevard for what was originally reported as an accidental shooting.
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When officers arrived, they found 46-year-old Susan Yijuan Yan with gunshot wounds. She was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
Scottsdale police have identified the suspect as David Zhu. He was arrested and booked for one count of first-degree murder.
Police say the victim was the suspect's wife.
The couple's adult daughter and teenage son were also home at the time of the shooting.
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David Zhu is listed on Arizona State University's website as a professor at the W.P. Carey School of Business. ASU confirmed to ABC15 that as of Sunday, Zhu is still employed at the university.
The university sent the following statement:
“Our condolences go out to all those affected by this tragedy.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
Hotlines for help:
Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline: 602-279-2980
To access shelter and safety in Maricopa County: 480-890-3039
Arizona Survivors also provides access to sexual and domestic help.