CRIME & SAFETY
Deadly police shooting in Scottsdale: New video released
Scottsdale Police released a new video Wednesday night of a police shooting that happened on March 21. During the evening rush hour near Scottsdale and Cactus roads, police say their officers fatally shot a man who shot at them after being pulled over in a stolen car. We want to warn you that the video is graphic.
31-year-old woman who died after crashing into city bus in north Phoenix identified
PHOENIX — A Phoenix city bus was involved in a crash Monday morning that left a woman dead, fire and medical officials confirmed. The crash happened around 9 a.m. near 19th Avenue and Cactus Road in north Phoenix. Phoenix police said the initial investigation revealed that 31-year-old Melody Stewart...
'Tremendous loss': Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A 2-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind picked up a bounce house Saturday afternoon near Casa Grande. 2-year-old Bodhi Naaf was the child of a Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf and his wife Cristy, according to a GoFundMe set up for the family. To add to the tragedy, the couple is expecting their second child in May.
Nathan Crumpler Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Union Hills Drive [Phoenix, AZ]
33-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Collision near Interstate 17. PHOENIX, AZ (April 29, 2024) – Nathan Crumpler died Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 17, near 25th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Authorities report that Crumpler lost control of his motorcycle, veering into a curb while traveling northbound. The collision propelled Crumpler from the motorcycle, causing him to land on the roadway. Emergency responders arrived and transported the 33-year-old to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. To facilitate investigation efforts, emergency personnel closed the surrounding roadway, disrupting traffic flow. This closure allowed investigators to thoroughly examine the circumstances leading to the incident, which occurred during the evening hours. Updates on the investigation are pending, with detectives actively pursuing leads. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Individuals with pertinent details regarding the accident are urged to contact local authorities promptly.
Phoenix police arrest teen as suspect in West Valley shooting death
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and booked on a first-degree murder charge in the February death of a man in the West Valley, Phoenix police said. Richard Salazar also faces an armed ...
Navajo Police Search for "Armed and Dangerous" Suspect Following Cameron Area Shooting
Authorities in northern Arizona are on high alert as the Navajo Police Department hunts for an "armed and dangerous" suspect connected to a Monday shooting in the Cameron area. The manhunt is centered on Derick Myron, 44, who officers are trying to zealously track down. As per the Navajo Police Department's Facebook post, police paint Myron as a 5'10" individual with a slender build, black hair, and brown eyes. Cameron, where the uneasy search is unfolding, is found southwest of Tuba City.
Police identify man hit, killed by SUV in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have identified a man who was hit and killed by an SUV in east Phoenix early Tuesday morning. The crash happened just after midnight near 33rd Street and McDowell Road. Officers arrived and found a man, later identified as 50-year-old Jose Sanchez Rodriguez, seriously injured after he was struck by an SUV. Rodriguez was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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