Boy who died following hiking rescue IDed; man accused of Target store theft spree | Nightly Roundup

From fire officials stressing the dangers of heat in the aftermath of a deadly hike to an alleged theft spree involving Target stores in the Phoenix area, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

1. Update on deadly South Mountain hike

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Boy who died following hiking rescue on South Mountain identified by police

Police say the child, identified as 10-year-old Cortinez Logan, moved to Phoenix from Missouri with his family recently.

2. Man accused of Target theft spree

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Man accused of Valley-wide theft spree | Crime Files

Investigators say the suspect in a series of five thefts involving four Target stores across the Phoenix area has "no permanent ties to Arizona or the USA."

3. Get ready to celebrate 4th of July

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Celebrate July 4th in Phoenix and across Arizona: Where to see fireworks, celebrations

Looking for places to see the fireworks in the Valley or elsewhere in Arizona to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations.

4. Tornado in Tucson

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Tuesday late-night tornado confirmed in Tucson: NWS

The tornado, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service, lasted about 10 minutes.

5. Garbage truck fire prompts evacuations

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Garbage truck fire prompts evacuations in Mesa

A fire forced the evacuation of homes on Wednesday near Southern Avenue and Horne. No injuries were reported.

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