Yoga instructor found dead after disappearing following blind date
#Phoenix #MissingPersonYoga instructor Marcus Freiberger, 45, was found dead at a rock quarry in Phoenix, Arizona, after disappearing following a blind date. The police did not suspect foul play, and an investigation is ongoing. read more
Three Phoenix Police Officers Disciplined for Violent Arrest
#Phoenix #PoliceBrutalityThree Phoenix police officers are suspended after assaulting a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, caught on video. They used a stun gun and punches during an arrest last year outside a convenience store. The incident has sparked calls for accountability and trust. read more
Phoenix faces record-breaking drought amid escalating climate crisis
#Phoenix #ClimateCrisisPhoenix, Arizona, nears record drought as it faces 154 consecutive rainless days, second-longest dry spell in history. The city, already impacted by climate change, experiences extreme heatwaves, increased wildfires, and risks to water sources. The ongoing drought amplifies the risk of lethal heatwaves. read more
Close Call: United and Delta Planes Near Collision in Phoenix
#Phoenix #FAAinvestigationTwo passenger planes, United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070, carrying a total of 400 people, almost collided near Phoenix before landing safely. The FAA is investigating the incident involving a loss of required separation. read more
Deadly Phoenix Jet Crash Claims Five Lives in Tragic Accident
#Phoenix #JetCrashA small jet crashed in Phoenix moments after take-off, killing five people - four passengers on the plane and one on the ground. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and Mesa authorities. read more
Cold Case Closed: Suspect Charged in 1998 Murder Case
#Phoenix #ColdCaseJusticeA man suspected of killing a Phoenix mother 26 years ago was arrested in Mexico. Javier Lorenzano-Nunez, 58, was charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of Sarah Jane Carr. The victim's son, now a police officer, sought justice for his mother. read more
#Phoenix #ZooSnowMiracle
Animals at the Phoenix Zoo were surprised with their first snow of the season, created from 10 tons of ice in scorching Arizona heat. The zoo's residents, from tigers to elephants, enjoyed the winter wonderland with special frozen treats. read more
#Phoenix #HeatDeaths
At least 6 heat-related deaths have been reported in scorching metro Phoenix, where temperatures reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit this year. A total of 87 deaths are under investigation for possible heat-related causes. The area continues to face excessive heat with a slight chance of rain. . read more
#Phoenix #CivilRightsAbuse
The US Justice Department states that Phoenix police have a history of civil rights violations and excessive use of force, particularly targeting Black, Hispanic, and Native American individuals. The report highlights systemic discrimination and unnecessary violent tactics in law enforcement. read more
#Phoenix #HeatwaveProtocol
Phoenix introduces new life-saving protocol to combat heatstroke, immersing victims in ice on the way to hospitals. Rising temperatures prompt measures like cooling stations overnight as Phoenix fire captain John Prato demonstrates the technique to enhance patient survivability. read more
#Phoenix #CarAccident
A car in Phoenix sank into a muddy sinkhole after crashing into a fire hydrant, with one driver critically injured. The incident is under police investigation. read more