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Tucson police recruit found dead, Pima County jail officer wounded

Tucson police recruit found dead, Pima County jail officer wounded

A 23-year-old Tucson police recruit was found dead and a Pima County corrections officer was hospitalized in stable condition after an Aug. 19 shooting.
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Armed Man Shot and Killed by Security Guard at Phoenix QuikTrip

Armed Man Shot and Killed by Security Guard at Phoenix QuikTrip

An armed man was shot and killed by a security guard at a QuikTrip gas station in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix police responded to the incident on Peoria Avenue near Interstate 17 around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital but later died on Wednesday. The shooter was identified as a uniformed security guard contracted by QuikTrip, who was detained by police. Investigators reported that the man who was shot had pulled a gun during a confrontation, prompting the guard to fire in response. The security guard was subsequently released, and the identity of the deceased man has not yet been released as the investigation is ongoing.
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Human Remains Discovered Miles from Nancy Guthrie's Home, No Immediate Connection to Disappearance

Human Remains Discovered Miles from Nancy Guthrie's Home, No Immediate Connection to Disappearance

Human remains have been found in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard in Arizona, approximately 15 miles from the home of Nancy Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated that there is no indication at this time that the remains are connected to the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. The remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period. Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson-area home on February 1, after last being seen on January 31. Investigators believe she was kidnapped from her home in Arizona's Catalina Foothills, without her phone or critical medications. In July, officials released the contents of a ransom note and a follow-up letter claiming she had died, in an effort to generate new leads. Lab analyses on DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's house are also ongoing.
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Phoenix Security Guard Fatally Shoots Man Police Say Pulled Gun at QuikTrip

Phoenix Security Guard Fatally Shoots Man Police Say Pulled Gun at QuikTrip

An armed man was shot and killed by a security guard at a QuikTrip gas station in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday. Phoenix police responded to the incident on Peoria Avenue near Interstate 17 around 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital but later died. Authorities identified the shooter as a uniformed security guard contracted by QuikTrip. According to investigators, the deceased man reportedly pulled a gun during a confrontation, prompting the security guard to fire in response. The security guard was detained by police for questioning but was subsequently released. The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released as the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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Tucson Police Report Fatal Collision Involving 57-Year-Old Man

Tucson Police Report Fatal Collision Involving 57-Year-Old Man

A 57-year-old man, Michael Thomas Still, died Monday evening following a traffic collision in Tucson, Arizona. Still was a passenger in a Mazda sedan traveling southbound on North Rosemont Boulevard when it was struck by a Nissan Frontier heading eastbound on East Grant Road. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Both Still and the driver of the Mazda were transported to a hospital, where Still succumbed to his injuries. A passenger in the Nissan Frontier also received hospital treatment, while its driver remained at the scene. Tucson police investigators have indicated that neither driver was impaired. The preliminary investigation suggests that one of the vehicles ran a red light, and authorities are currently working to determine the operational status of the traffic control signals at the time of the crash. The investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing.
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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Tucson Area Until Friday Evening

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Tucson Area Until Friday Evening

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding areas, including South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, the Tohono O'odham Nation, the Tucson Metro Area, the Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. The warning remains in effect until Friday at 8:00 PM MST. Daytime high temperatures are expected to range between 103°F and 110°F (39°C to 43°C), while nighttime lows will remain elevated between 79°F and 85°F (26°C to 29°C). The National Weather Service has classified this as a Major HeatRisk event, which significantly increases the likelihood of heat-related illnesses.
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Multiple Weather Warnings Issued for Tucson, Arizona

Multiple Weather Warnings Issued for Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, is currently under several weather advisories, including Flash Flood Warnings, Extreme Heat Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and Dust Storm Warnings. Flash Flood Warnings are in effect at various times, with some lasting until 9:45 PM MST on Wednesday. An Extreme Heat Warning is active until Friday at 8:00 PM MST, highlighting the ongoing high temperatures in the region. Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place until 11:00 PM MST on Wednesday, with localized Severe Thunderstorm Warnings expiring earlier. Dust Storm Warnings are also active, with the latest issued from 7:08 PM MST to 8:45 PM MST. These conditions indicate a mix of severe weather hazards affecting the area simultaneously. Source time: not specified.
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Arizona volleyball features new offense, personnel as exhibition season starts

Arizona volleyball features new offense, personnel as exhibition season starts

The Arizona Wildcats start volleyball season with an exhibition against GCU
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Pima County Sheriff's Department Confirms Human Remains in Tucson Unrelated to Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Pima County Sheriff's Department Confirms Human Remains in Tucson Unrelated to Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

On August 17, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced the discovery of human remains in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, outside of Tucson. The county's search-and-rescue team responded to the reports. Following an initial assessment, the Sheriff's Department explicitly stated via a post on X that there is "no indication they are connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation." The remains appeared to have been in their location "for an extended period of time." Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on January 31 at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood, north of Tucson. Her abduction case, which gained national attention, remains unsolved, and a ransom note claiming her death was released by the Sheriff's Department in July.
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Tucson Small Businesses Face Financial Strain Amidst Extreme Summer Heat

Tucson Small Businesses Face Financial Strain Amidst Extreme Summer Heat

Tucson Small Businesses Face Financial Strain Amidst Extreme Summer Heat
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Where are Flock cameras? Have my plates been run? Visit these sites

Where are Flock cameras? Have my plates been run? Visit these sites

These websites aim to inform the public about Flock data and its automatic license plate reader cameras.
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FBI Records Unseal Details of Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Federal Judge and Prosecutor

FBI Records Unseal Details of Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Federal Judge and Prosecutor

Newly unsealed FBI records have revealed details about an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting U.S. District Court Judge Michael Seabright and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Wheat in late 2023. The plot reportedly involved attorney Sheri Tanaka and her uncle, Michael Irish, who allegedly sought a hitman to 'get rid of' the officials and 'take care of witnesses' in a high-profile bribery case. An informant alerted the FBI, claiming Tanaka and Irish offered $100,000 for the assassinations and to burglarize Tanaka's offices for incriminating documents. The FBI launched an investigation, using the informant and an undercover agent. Records show Tanaka withdrew $50,000 from two Wells Fargo branches and met with the informant. Despite gathering what the FBI described as credible evidence, including recorded conversations and financial transactions, the investigation into the murder-for-hire plot ultimately 'fizzled,' with no additional arrests made. Tanaka, Irish, and other defendants were later found not gui...