Girl whose remains were found near Globe IDed; shooting leaves officer injured | Morning News Brief
Officer hurt in Maricopa shooting | Morning Headlines Feb. 28
From a police shooting south of the Valley that left an officer injured to what a former police dispatcher is accused of doing, here's a look at some of your top stories.
PHOENIX - Authorities identify girl whose remains were found near Globe; shooting south of the Valley leaves a police officer injured, and more. Here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of Friday, February 28, 2025.
1. GCSO identifies girl whose remains were found near Globe
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Woman whose remains were found in Gila County identified
The remains, according to GCSO, were found in an area east of Globe on Valentine's Day.
2. Shooting leaves suspect dead, officer hurt south of Phoenix
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Suspect dead, officer hospitalized after shooting in Maricopa
A suspect is dead, and an officer was shot in an incident that unfolded in Maricopa on Thursday afternoon. Investigators say the suspect who was killed has "an extensive violent criminal history."
3. Notorious drug lord, others extradited to the U.S.
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Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, other cartel leaders to US
Mexico has extradited dozens of drug cartel figures to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero -- who was behind the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.
4. Latest on Gene Hackman death investigation
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Gene Hackman death: What the investigation tells us so far
Questions continue to swirl as investigators probe the deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs.
5. Social Security payment in March 2025
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Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.