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CRIME & SAFETY
Man shoots his 6-month-old baby multiple times at home near Phoenix, but child expected to survive
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — A man shot his 6-month-old baby multiple times Friday at a home northwest of Phoenix after taking the infant and its mother captive, but the mother escaped with minor injuries and the child was expected to survive, authorities said. They said the status of the...
Homicide suspect killed in police shootout in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police have confirmed that a homicide suspect is dead after a shootout with officers in north Phoenix Thursday afternoon. No officers were injured. Phoenix police say it all started when officers responded around 2:15 p.m. near 33rd and Northern avenues to reports of a shooting....
Gilbert police identify couple killed in murder-suicide
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police have released the names of a couple killed in an apparent murder-suicide earlier this week. On Sunday, just after midnight, officers were called to a home near Val Vista Drive and Ray Road. When police arrived, they found 28-year-old Brooke Lundy dead inside the home after being shot multiple times. Officers also discovered the body of 40-year-old Matthew Blevins, who authorities say died by suicide.
Phoenix police search for vehicle that fled after hitting pedestrian
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning in west Phoenix, and authorities are looking for the driver responsible. Police said the crash happened around 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of 51st Avenue and Buckeye Road. A man was found to be hit by a vehicle and was hospitalized in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Phoenix Police announce hundreds of arrests in five-day operation cracking down on violent crime
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police announced 570 arrests, 3,700 fentanyl pills seized, 25 firearms seized and two stolen vehicles recovered as the result of a five-day, multi-agency operation in the city of Phoenix. Operation Full Court Press, as it was dubbed by Phoenix Police, was primarily focused on addressing violent suspects...
Man dies after being hit by car in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating after a man was struck by a car in central Phoenix on Tuesday night. Jimmy Contreras, 68, later died from his injuries. Officers responded to the area of 16th Street and Thomas Road around 9:30 p.m. and found Contreras seriously injured. He was rushed to a hospital but pronounced dead a short time later.
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