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Shooting in Phoenix Complex Leaves Multiple People Injured

Shooting in Phoenix Complex Leaves Multiple People Injured

Shooting at Phoenix Apartment Complex Leaves Multiple Victims

 

On Monday morning things got pretty scary at an apartment complex in Phoenix. One person died and another person ended up being in the hospital. Another person is on the loose after the shooting. According to the Phoenix Police the complex shooting happened close to the 35th Avenue and Earll Drive right after midnight. Police say that they had found out about the shooting after one of the shooting victims had called 911, claimed he had just been in a gunfight.

 

When the authorities got to the scene, they found the person who called, lying in the street. The victim male was taken to the local hospital and was in critical condition. Not long after sending the male caller to the hospital, the police found another person who was injured by a gunshot wound. However, this man was already dead and found at a stairwell.

 

Missing Suspect in Shooting Investigation

 

During their investigation, the officers found a number of shell casing at the scene. According to the Phoenix Police Spokesperson, Trent Crump, the detectives think that there is probably a person missing from the investigation. They believe another person had to be involved in the gunfight.

 

Police have not found a motive for the random shooting at this time. However, police believe that the man who died at the scene and the unknown missing suspect had came to the apartment complex to find the injured victim for whatever reason.

 

So, if you’re living in apartments please be careful. You never know who else is living in the building and what kind of drama or target someone is. If you hear something suspicious call the local authorities, do no try to go investigate or anything like that.

 

Source: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/one-dead-another-injured-after-overnight-shooting-in-phoenix

 

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3 Arrested For Distributing Drugs and Alcohol to Children

3 Arrested For Distributing Drugs and Alcohol to Children

Three People Arrested for Giving Underage Children Drugs and Alcohol

Two parents allegedly admitted to giving their underage children illegal drugs and alcohol. There was also another person arrested in this situation.

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s detectives were notified of the safety concerns and abuse allegations at the home of the suspects.  Aaron Foster-32, Elizabeth Lawson-33, and Jacob Owens-21 were arrested at the home on April 5, 2014. Aaron Foster has already seen trouble being that he is a level 2 registered sex offender. He is the stepfather of Elizabeth’s children who are at the ages of 13,9,7, and 5. The other suspect, Owens, is a family friend who was there visiting at the time of the arrest.

During the search of the home, the detectives found multiple pipes including the Meth and Marijuana kind in the bedroom where all four of the children were asleep with their parents. The home was described as “very messy with trash, debris, and clothes strewn everywhere.” They also found dog fences in an unused bedroom.

Aaron admitted to the police that he is addicted to Meth and he also has given and smoked pot with his 13 year old stepdaughter. The 9 and 7 year old admitted to the police that they have smoked marijuana that they got from Aaron.  Elizabeth told the police that she has given the 13 year old alcohol, and admitted to knowing that Aaron has given their children drugs.

Child Protective Services now have all the children in custody.

The detectives actually found a pipe with marijuana in it. There was also knives and ammunition in the house that belonged to Aaron and was seized.

Aaron’s Charges in the Drugs and Alcohol Case

Foster was charged with involving a minor in a drug offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, misconduct involving weapons and failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. He is in custody on a $50,000 bond.

Elizabeth was charged with involving a minor in a drug offense and child abuse. She has a $7,500 bond and is in custody. Owens was released but charged with a possession charge of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Read more: 3 arrested after parents allegedly admit to giving children drug – FOX 10 News | myfoxphoenix.com https://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/25217124/2014/04/10/3-arrested-after#ixzz2yq23AXw9

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Man Arrested for Molesting Two Young Girls at a Park

Man Arrested for Molesting Two Young Girls at a Park

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Man Arrested for Molesting Girls in Phoenix Park

On Thursday, the quick thinking of the Phoenix police and some witnesses led to a quick arrest of man who was accused of molesting two young girls at the Phoenix Park.

The Phoenix Police said that the officers had to respond to a report of child molesting at four:twenty in the evening. The location of the call was at the Falcon Park.

The Phoenix Police Officers had learned  that a boy and two young girls had went into a ladies restroom in the park. While in the bathroom a man had touched both of the girl’s private parts.

The girls are only six and seven years old. Police stated that one of the girls had ran out and told a teen relative that then confronted the mean.

The man then got into his car and then left the park. Luckily one of the family members of the girls got a license plate number on the vehicle.

The investigators found out that the vehicle was registered to a home in the Gila River Indian Community and then the Gila River Police were notified.

The Phoenix Police Found the Molesting Suspect

The vehicle was found as well as the suspect, Charles Styles. Charles was then taken into custody.

Charles was turned over to the Phoenix Police as soon as it was determined that Mr. Styles wasn’t a member of the Gila River Community.

Forty-three year old, Charles was later identified by the victims as well as the witnesses.  The investigators say that Charles is a registered sex offender.

Charles Styles was booked and put into jail on four counts of Sexual Conduct with a Minor.

Source: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/west-phoenix/pd-registered-sex-offender-molested-2-girls-at-phoenix-park

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Man Fatally Wounded with Broken Beer Bottle

Man Fatally Wounded with Broken Beer Bottle

 Man Killed with Broken Beer Bottle in Fight

Over the weekend things got pretty crazy at a local home in the Laughlin area. A twenty-seven year old man was tragically killed with a broken beer bottle after a confrontation at the home. There was not an immediate arrest however.

The Mohave County coroner’s office told the local news (KSNV-TV) that the stab wound victim, Frederick Meyer did in face die of an wound to his armpit. According to the investigators the stabbing happened before one in the morning on Saturday.

Beer Bottle Victim Dies

Frederick later died at the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center which is located in Bullhead City, Arizona.

The police from Las Vegas cover the Colorado River casino resort city of Laughlin.

On Tuesday, the police department released a statement in which they claimed the fatal confrontation had occurred at the Mirador Street residence.

The Police say that the investigating police detectives have luckily identified all of the parties involved in the incident. The investigators will submit the results of all of their evidence and investigation notes to the Clark County District Attorney. This is when they judge will determine if it’s possible for criminal prosecution.

source: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-northern-az/other/man-dead-after-beer-bottle-fight-at-laughlin

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Teenagers Fight at Arizona State Fair

Teenagers Fight at Arizona State Fair

Group of Teenagers Fight at Phoenix Fair

 

The state fair is a very memorable time for a lot of children and teens. First kisses on the Ferris Wheel, winning a Gold fish, the great carnival food. The fair is also a place for robbery and mischief. According to the local authorities, dozens of teenagers had gotten into a huge fight on the opening night of the Arizona State Fair. The fair happens in Phoenix.

 

The Phoenix Police and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were at the scene at the fair. It was at 19th Avenue and McDowell. This huge fight happened last Friday night.

 

Police Arrest 30 Teenagers at State Fair

 

The police officers said that they had to detain at least thirty teenagers at the fairgrounds. They were all released into the care of their parents. Police say that there must have been as many as sixty teenagers involved, as well as some of them fighting with the police.

 

Teenagers weren’t the only ones in trouble for fighting at the fair. It’s sad to say that two adults were also arrested, one of which was a woman, for kicking and hitting a police officer. Police still aren’t real sure of what caused the fight. The fair will end on November second. Hopefully there isn’t anymore brawls at the fair. It’s sad that fairs are meant to be a fun and family friendly place that people ruin it.

 

Make sure to keep a good watch on your young children at these fairs. They could be the ones in the fights, abducted, raped, robbed. There’s a million wrong doing’s at these family events. Just because it’s a supposed safe place doesn’t mean there aren’t people trying to do bad things during the fair.

 

Source: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/dozens-of-teens-fight-at-arizona-state-fair

 

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Phoenix Priest Brutally Beaten

Phoenix Priest Brutally Beaten

Priest Brutally Beaten but Expected to Recover

A Phoenix Priest was badly beaten in a attack. The attack killed another clergyman. The attack happened at a Roman Catholic Church in the downtown Phoenix area. According to the church officials, luckily the Priest is expected to make a full recovery.

According to a visiting pastor from San Diego (Rev. Carl Gismondi) The Reverend, Joseph Terra has been moved out of the hospital’s intensive care unit on Saturday night but will still need some time to recuperate after the attack that happened last Wednesday night.

Gismondi led the Sunday Morning Mass had recently visited the fifty-six year old, Rev. Terra at the hospital.

Gismondi’s statement about the Priest’s condition

He was in good spirits.

Police were very worried at first that Rev. Terra wouldn’t survive his severe injuries.

More than one hundred parishioners at the Mother of Mercy Mission had gathered to mourn the twenty-eight year old Rev. Kenneth Walker. Rev. Walker was shot to death by a suspect that the Police are still looking for.

Police Are Searching for Suspect who Shot the Priest

Police are searching for a white male between the ages of 40 and 49 years old. Investigators have been analyzing forensic evidence from the crime scene and Walker’s car. But with few leads, they have gone door to door looking for witnesses.

Gismondi asked for prayers for Terra’s recovery, Rev. Walker, and the unknown suspect. Even though everyone wants to see the man brought to justice, the Catholic believe that you should “pray for those who cause harm”.

A Visitor from Text, Marisa Martinez Talks about the Traci Shooting

It was definitely very real when you come here and see the flowers and the policeman out in front. To hear of anyone being murdered, especially a priest, it is very tragic.

One of the regulars said that her two children adored Rev. Walker.

Source: https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/priests-attacked-in-phoenix-father-joseph-terra-will-make-full-recovery-church-official-says