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270 storiesnewest firstlatest September 20, 2026page 14 of 14
Cloud cover on Sunday lowered humidity in Phoenix, making the low‑100‑degree heat feel more comfortable. The temporary shift provided a brief reprieve from the state’s typical hot, humid summer conditions.
Police say a man was shot following a possible road‑rage dispute in Avondale; he is in hospital with an undisclosed condition and the investigation is ongoing.
Two people were injured in a Phoenix shooting on September 20, 2026, and police have detained a person of interest while the investigation continues.
A truck entered a backyard pool at a Gilbert home on September 19, 2026, with the driver suspected of impairment. Police are investigating the crash and the driver faces potential charges.
An outreach organization and a mobile medical clinic teamed up on September 19 to deliver health services and hot meals to underserved Phoenix neighborhoods, aiming to improve access to care and nutrition.
A California storm is forecast to bring rain chances to Arizona next week while temperatures rise to about 102°F, roughly two degrees above average for the season.
Authorities detonated unstable dynamite discovered inside an old refrigerator in a remote part of eastern Arizona on September 19, 2026, after deeming it too hazardous to move.
A man was hospitalized after bullet fragments hit him during a fight‑turned‑shooting at a Tempe restaurant on September 20, 2026. Police are searching for a single suspect and continue to investigate the incident.
A former Phoenix police chief analyzed newly released body‑camera footage showing officers fatally shooting Jacob Luthi, who was armed with a knife, in response to public interest in the incident.
A suspected impaired driver hit a vehicle whose occupants were changing a tire on the Mesa freeway, killing a grandmother and injuring two family members. State troopers are investigating the crash and have not released additional suspect information.
