Phoenix officer shoots man accused of pointing gun at police helicopter
The 69-year-old suspect was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after the late-night shooting near 79th Avenue and Van Buren.
The 69-year-old suspect was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after the late-night shooting near 79th Avenue and Van Buren.
Police say an 18-year-old showing signs of impairment caused a five-vehicle crash near 19th Avenue and Evans Drive that killed Frances Horner, 76.
Nivyabandi Augustin, 53, was arrested in the Oct. 23 death of a 64-year-old pedestrian, ABC15 reported.
Essa Williams must serve at least 50 years before possible release for the 2021 shooting, KTAR News reported.
Both drivers fled. Police ask anyone with information to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
Officers will keep a visible presence in neighborhoods as more children are out on foot. Nationally, 201 people died in alcohol-related Halloween crashes from 2019 to 2024.
The man told officers he was shot during a robbery near 47th Avenue and Indian School Road.
Police released a critical incident briefing on the Oct. 10 shooting near Central and Southern avenues.
Police say he raised a gun at officers after ignoring commands and being hit with PepperBall rounds.
Police say the shooter fled before officers arrived near 31st Avenue and Pierce Street.