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Arizona October 3, 2022

Young child shot in Phoenix, officers investigating near Arizona elementary school

A young girl was shot in Phoenix on Sunday night, prompting Arizona officers to investigate near Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, an elementary school in Laveen Village.

Arizona September 25, 2022

Arizona man wielding samurai sword strikes police precinct fence, shot after approaching officers

Phoenix police shot and killed a man who approached them with a raised samurai sword outside the employee entrance to the city's Cactus Park Precinct earlier this month.

Arizona September 22, 2022

Phoenix police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping, dismembering victim over money dispute

A man was arrested by Phoenix police for allegedly kidnapping, murdering, and dismembering a victim in what investigators believe was a money dispute.

Opioid Crisis September 18, 2022

Arizona man finds bag of fentanyl, meth on his property: police

A Phoenix man discovered a bag left on his property earlier this month containing around 117,500 fentanyl pills and 49 bags of methamphetamine, police said.

Phoenix Suns September 15, 2022

Suns exec calls for resignation of Robert Sarver following suspension, probe: 'Words and actions matter'

A Phoenix Suns executive called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign following findings by the NBA that Sarver used the N-word at least five times, plus other findings.

Arizona August 29, 2022

2 Phoenix police officers injured, 2 civilians killed in shooting

Two Phoenix police officers were injured and two civilians were killed after a gunman opened fire on Sunday night. The suspected shooter was later found dead.

Arizona August 22, 2022

Arizona trooper slams into suspected impaired wrong-way driver on freeway

A man is in custody after an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper purposely ran into the car he was driving the wrong way on a freeway.

Arizona August 8, 2022

Gunfight in Arizona leads to police shooting suspect, authorities say

A car chase and gunfight in a Phoenix, Ariz. suburb ended with a suspect being shot by police.

Arizona August 3, 2022

Phoenix former-sheriff Arpaio narrows opponent's lead in Maricopa County mayor race

Joe Arpaio, the former Phoenix sheriff, has narrowed his opponent's lead in the Maricopa County mayor race. Arpaio is attempting his third comeback attempt since being voted out.

Russia July 7, 2022

Brittney Griner stuck in Russia as Biden lacks 'gravitas' of Trump in securing releases: Sexton

Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner is facing years in a Russian prison over allegations she illicitly brought cannabis paraphernalia into the country.

Crime June 29, 2022

Phoenix convenience store shot at by man upset over cigarette prices, police say

A store customer in Phoenix was arrested after firing into a store after he became upset at the prices of cigarettes, police said