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Abdul Mosawar Khaliqi, 25, and Mohammad Selaman Nasri, 27, drowned in the Salt River on September 18, 2024, after fleeing Afghanistan to escape the Taliban. The cousins, who were part of Operation Allies Welcome, were enjoying a day off when the tragedy occurred, drawing attention to the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in the U.S.
Whoopi Goldberg defended Janet Jackson after the pop star faced backlash for questioning Kamala Harris's racial identity. During a discussion on "The View," Goldberg emphasized the need for grace and understanding, acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes.
A shooting late Sunday night near the dormitories at the University of Arizona resulted in the death of a college-age man. The shooter remains at large, with authorities conducting an ongoing investigation and increased patrols in the area.
Police have identified 25-year-old Damian Lee Marler as the victim of a deadly shooting that occurred in central Phoenix on September 17. The shooting took place near 26th Place and Monte Vista Road, and authorities have launched a homicide investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 24-year-old man named Travis Smith turned himself in to Phoenix police after admitting to fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Dillon Mares. Smith was arrested on multiple charges, including manslaughter, after the incident occurred at the intersection of 16th Street and Camelback Road.
A head-on car crash in west Phoenix resulted in two fatalities and four injuries, with some victims in critical condition. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, prompting road closures as authorities conducted their investigation. The public is advised to avoid the area while the situation develops.
Authorities discovered a body inside a Queen Creek home following a fire on Saturday afternoon, as reported by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives arriving at the scene later that evening. No further details about the identity of the deceased or the cause of the fire have been released.
A teenage boy was arrested in Phoenix for making threats of a mass shooting involving 12 schools in the metro area. The threats, made on social media, caused significant concern, resulting in approximately 6,000 student absences. Authorities are treating the incident seriously, with the teen facing multiple felony charges.
Three individuals from the Phoenix area were sentenced in federal court for defrauding pandemic relief programs. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported that they used false identities to claim over $375,000 in unemployment benefits. The case highlights the misuse of relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phoenix police have arrested Marquea Cato, 31, in connection with a shooting that left one construction worker dead and another critically injured. Cato has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder following the incident on September 1. The arrest was made while he was working as an armed security guard at a nearby dispensary.