Arizona unborn victim laws highlighted after 2nd tragedy in Buckeye shooting

Buckeye police are recommending a third homicide charge against a shooting suspect following the deaths of Rylee Montgomery and two unborn children.

Buckeye triple shooting highlights law defining unborn children within homicide statutes
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The deaths of two unborn children following a shooting in Buckeye highlight Arizona laws related to unborn victims. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi learns about the new attention on the law defining and prosecuting those deaths in violent crimes.

Suspects arrested after 2 pregnant teens shot, 1 killed in Buckeye: PD

Two men have been arrested after two pregnant teens and a woman were shot near Miller and Warner roads. One of the victims, 16-year-old Rylee Montgomery, died at the scene.

Vigil held for victims of deadly Buckeye shooting
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A vigil was held on Thursday night to honor 16-year-old Rylee Montgomery and her unborn baby, who were shot and killed near 257th Avenue and Elwood Street. Rylee's ex-boyfriend, 18-year-old Michael Sanchez, is the suspected shooter.

Police recommend 3rd murder charge in Buckeye shooting
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A newborn infant delivered via emergency surgery has died following a May 14 shooting in Buckeye that left a pregnant teenager and her unborn child dead.

2nd arrest in Buckeye triple shooting that left 1 dead, 2 hurt
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Police made a second arrest in connection with a May 14 triple shooting that left a pregnant teenager dead and two others injured.

Deadly Buckeye triple shooting: Suspect in custody
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Police say a suspect is in custody after a triple shooting on Thursday night near Miller and Warner roads left one person dead and two others hurt.

Hazen Fire: Crews making more progress on blaze near Buckeye

The Hazen Fire has burned nearly 1,200 acres acres in Buckeye, fueled by heavy river bottom vegetation and creosote trees. The fire is 87% contained.

Hazen Fire: Containment for 1,000+-acre blaze hits 78%

A fast-moving brush fire has burned over 1,100 acres in Buckeye, fueled by heavy river bottom vegetation and creosote trees. The fire is 78% contained.

Hazen Fire: Containment at 45% as blaze increases to 1,191 acres
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Containment of the Hazen Fire in Buckeye has reached 45%, as of the evening of May 6. It has burned through nearly 1,200 acres since it sparked on May 2. 

Rare 'ash devil' seen at Hazen Fire
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A rare phenomenon was spotted at the Hazen Fire site on May 5, as SkyFOX captured an ash devil in the area. FOX 10 Meteorologist Erica Horvatin explains.

Hazen Fire: Containment for fast-moving blaze near Buckeye jumps to 45%

It's been four days since a fast-moving brush fire sparked in Buckeye, fueled by heavy river bottom vegetation and creosote trees. The Hazen Fire has burned over 1,000 acres is 45% contained.

Hazen Fire burning near Buckeye now 10% contained
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Crews are making progress on the Hazen Fire, which has burned nearly 1,000 acres in the Gila River bottom, south of State Route 85 and MC-85. The fire is 10% contained as of May 5, officials said.

Wildlife impact of Hazen Fire
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As crews work to extinguish the Hazen Fire near Buckeye, the toll on wildlife could be significant. Laura Hackett, a wildlife biologist with Liberty Wildlife, explains.

Hazen Fire continues to burn in the West Valley
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The Hazen Fire, which has been burning in the Buckeye area since Saturday, remains at 0% containment. Meanwhile, the flames span nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

Hazen Fire: Containment still at 0%
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Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which started in the Buckeye area wildfire that started over the weekend. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.

Hazen Fire: 980 acres burned, 0% contained
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Smoke remains over the West Valley sky amid the Hazen Fire, which continues to burn near Buckeye. The fast-moving brush fire has charred nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.

Hazen Fire latest: Nearly 1,000 acres burned near Buckeye
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The Hazen Fire has burned 980 acres near Buckeye. The fire remains 0% contained. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the latest.

Hazen Fire continues to grow with no containment
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Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which broke out in a riverbed in the Buckeye area on May 2. As of the night of May 3, the fire burned 980 acres, with no containment. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.