As crime continues to rise, Phoenix Police to focus on high-crime corridor west of I-17
Crime along the 27th Avenue Corridor has been rising since 2018, and Phoenix Police officials say they want to focus on the area in an effort to curb criminal acts.
Wrong-way crash on I-10 in west Phoenix leaves 2 injured
Officials say the crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 9 at the 67th Avenue on-ramp.
Police investigating shooting after two men were hurt in west Phoenix
Phoenix police are investigating a shooting after two men were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Man wanted after woman's dog was shot, killed while going on a walk in west Phoenix
According to Phoenix Police, the shooting happened on Dec. 27 at around 11:10 p.m. near 79th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Surveillance video shows arson suspect lighting fire to stage of Ak-Chin Pavilion: Silent Witness
Police say the suspect jumped a fence at the concert venue and lit several areas of the stage on fire, as well as a water fountain in the courtyard area.
Police search for suspects, people of interest after 2 shot outside west Phoenix QuikTrip
A fight had broken out outside of the QuikTrip near 75th Avenue and Indian School Road at around 2 a.m. on May 16, police say.
4-year-old boy dead, 2 others seriously hurt in west Phoenix crash
Authorities say a Corvette was driving south down 67th Avenue when it left the roadway, hitting a tree and seriously injuring the occupants inside.
Police investigating shooting in west Phoenix
Police are investigating a shooting in west Phoenix near 61st Avenue and Thomas Road on Nov. 30. Phoenix Police has not released any further details on the shooting.
Man hospitalized in west Phoenix house fire
A man suffered smoke inhalation injuries after a fire broke out at a home near 79th Avenue and Lower Buckeye on Nov. 28.
Drone catches dramatic footage of Phoenix house fire that displaced 8 people
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire burned a home near 51st Avenue and Thomas.
Man accused of shooting, killing his brother in west Phoenix
Once at the scene, police found 46-year-old Armando Carrillo suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DPS: Suspect sought after trooper injured in hit-and-run crash
“Initial info indicates this will be a minor-injury hit-and-run collision,” the department said on Nov. 4. “A vehicle struck a DPS Trooper and did not stop. A search of the area is ongoing.”
House fire displaces family in west Phoenix
A west Phoenix family was forced out of their home early Thursday morning following a house fire. The Phoenix Fire Department said the fire sparked at around 1 a.m. near 91st Avenue and McDowell Road. Firefighters were able to gain control of the flames quickly and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
5 hospitalized, including 3 kids, in west Phoenix crash
In total, seven people were involved in the crash near 75th Avenue and Indian School. Firefighters had to pull one person out of a vehicle.
PD: 2 men, teenage girl shot in west Phoenix
“Officers learned two adults and a teenage female were in a vehicle when they were shot,” said Sgt. Andy Williams.
Family of man killed in west Phoenix hit-and-run pleads for justice
Michael Brooke was 29 years old when he was killed while crossing the street during the early morning hours of Sept. 27, and his family is seeking justice.
Phoenix father shoots, kills family hiding in bedroom closet because of 'deal with a spirit,' documents say
Louis Mouton III is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old Lanae Mouton and their 11-month-old child, Ava. Court documents say when officers arrived on the scene of the shooting, they found Louis in the parking lot yelling that they made him do it.
Man dies after being dropped off at west Phoenix hospital with gunshot wound; investigation underway
Officers responded to the hospital near 92nd Avenue and Thomas Road after the victim, who was identified only as a male in his mid-20s, was found with an apparent gunshot wound,
Phoenix Police identify man killed in hit-and-run on Sept. 27
29-year-old Michael James Brooke was killed in a Sept. 27 hit-and-run near 83rd Avenue and Camelback Road.
West Phoenix bus driver accused of DUI while children were on board
Police say a bus aide spotted Jose Manriquez acting erratically on Oct. 1 during a route with eight children onboard. All of the kids were under the age of 8.