Overview
- Phoenix police say two people were shot at Desert Sky Mall; both were taken to hospitals with one listed in serious condition and no suspect has been publicly identified.
- Officers detained multiple people while clearing the mall and investigators continue to process evidence and seek additional information from witnesses.
- Apache Junction police marked the one-year anniversary of Officer Gabriel Facio's death and reiterated that his shooting followed a traffic stop after a 911 call, body camera video showing the suspect grabbed a handgun, officers used less-lethal options, and the suspect fired, wounding Facio who died six days later.
- Mesa is revisiting plans to reopen a quarter-mile stretch of Crismon Road that has been closed since 2001, with city leaders citing improved traffic flow and some neighbors opposing the plan over child safety and lack of public discussion.
- Local notes include a Scottsdale student notified he will receive the Congressional Award Gold Medal and a near-term heat surge forecast for the Valley with highs around 107–108 degrees that could affect outdoor activity and public health.