Violence

Apr. 17, 2026

Downtown Phoenix's First Friday Event Undergoes Changes Amid Violence

Organizers cite recent incidents of fights and shootings as reasons for scaling back the popular arts and music festival.

Apr. 17, 2026

3 Critically Injured in Central Phoenix Crash

Intersection closed during rush hour after serious collision involving two pickup trucks

Apr. 17, 2026

Man pleads guilty in case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay

Suspect's new plea deal comes as violence against Native Americans remains a crisis

Apr. 16, 2026

Arizona Passes 'Cade's Law' to Hold Adults Accountable for Encouraging Youth Suicide Online

The new law allows for manslaughter charges against adults who push children to self-harm through social media or other digital platforms.

Apr. 16, 2026

Navajo Grandmother's Disappearance Case Sees Suspect Enter New Guilty Plea

Preston Henry Tolth pleads guilty to robbery, avoiding potential murder charges in Ella Mae Begay's case.

Apr. 15, 2026

Phoenix Road Rage Incident Escalates to Gunfire and Armed Robbery

Suspects targeted the wrong vehicle, leading to a chaotic confrontation on the highway

Apr. 15, 2026

Mesa Mom Killed on Neighbor's Doorstep, Case Sent Back to Police

Maricopa County Attorney returns investigation to authorities for further review.

Apr. 15, 2026

Deadly Crash Blocks US 60 in Wittmann

Arizona Department of Public Safety confirms one fatality in early morning collision.

Apr. 14, 2026

Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Girlfriend in Tempe

Adrian Aguilar received life in prison plus 26 additional years for the murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend Amria Crofton.

Apr. 14, 2026

Arizona Passes Law Targeting Online Encouragement of Teen Suicide

New 'Cade's Law' allows prosecutors to charge adults who use targeted online messages to advise or encourage minors to die by suicide.

Apr. 13, 2026

Mistrial Declared in Case Against Former Phoenix Police Officer

The officer and his wife were accused of being involved in the death of their 7-year-old daughter in 2017.

Apr. 13, 2026

Suspect Arrested After Road Rage Leads to Shooting and Crash

Phoenix man faces multiple charges including drive-by shooting and armed robbery

Apr. 13, 2026

Man in Wheelchair Dies After Phoenix Collision

Police say the victim may have been impaired when he was struck by a car.

Apr. 13, 2026

Man in Wheelchair Dies After Being Hit by Car in Phoenix

The victim may have been impaired when the incident occurred, police say.