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Students fear more violence after Tempe shooting

Posted at 11:02 PM, Jan 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-21 01:02:14-05

Tempe police made a big effort Wednesday night to ease fears among Chinese international students at ASU following the death of a student over the weekend.

Police say Yue Jiang was shot by Holly Davis after a minor fender bender near the intersection of Broadway and McClintock.

At a question and answer forum Chinese-exchange students expressed worries it was a hate crime, that they'll be targeted by more violence and some wondered if they should be armed .

Tempe police had to make it clear the shooting was a random act of violence.

“This community needs to know the police are nearby, we're here to help," said Tempe Police Commander Noah Johnson.