Nightly Roundup: Arrest made in Phoenix kidnapping; man accused of shooting his own grandson
PHOENIX - From a dramatic political showdown at the U.S. Capitol to an arrest made in connection with a rather unusual kidnapping case, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
1. Texas man allegedly shot his own grandson
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Grandfather arrested for accidentally shooting grandson while officiating wedding
In Nebraska, a 62-year-old grandfather, Michael Gardner, from Odessa, Texas, was arrested after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson while officiating a wedding.
2. You'll (most likely) hear an alert tone from your phone on Wednesday
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Your cell phone will receive an emergency alert test this week: Here's when and why
Americans around the country will see their phones light up this week following a nationwide test of emergency alert systems. FEMA and the FCC plan to hold the two-part emergency alert system test on Wednesday, October 4.
3. Speaker of the House ousted
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McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
4. Arrest made in kidnapping case involving car theft
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Man kidnapped woman, took her car in north Phoenix: police
A man accused of kidnapping a woman and stealing her vehicle in north Phoenix has been arrested.
5. The unsolved murder of a Tempe woman
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Who killed Mercedes Vega? Burned body of Tempe woman found months ago, still unsolved
The burned body of Mercedes Vega was found in a car along the side of Interstate 10 in Tonopah. Now, loved ones aren't any closer to getting answers.