🌱 Drive-By Shooting, One Dead + 11 Displaced After Morning Fire

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Partly sunny and very warm. High: 92 Low: 61.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Phoenix today:

1. Police in Phoenix are looking into a drive-by shooting that happened early on Sunday morning at a business, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized. Just after 1:30 a.m., police were called to 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road in west Phoenix, where they discovered two women had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital, where one later passed away from her injuries. The other woman's wounds are not life-threatening. Both the vehicle's description and a potential suspect's name have not yet been released. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. Phoenix fire and police officials responded to a four-car collision on 51st Avenue close to the I-10 east off-ramp on Sunday in Phoenix. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Several people were injured, and one was found dead at the scene. Three men are in the hospital in critical condition. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. (Arizona's Family)
3. Phoenix officials stated that Camelback Mountain’s Echo and Cholla trails, and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, will be closed this summer on days when the National Weather Service issues excessive heat warnings. When a warning is issued, these popular hiking trails will close between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Phoenix park rangers will be on duty to notify visitors of the restrictions. Closures will also be posted on the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department website, social media accounts, and websites of nearby resorts and hotels. (Daily Independent)
4. A house fire led to the displacement of eleven people and six dogs near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road in Central Phoenix on Saturday morning around 10:15 a.m. The cause of the fire is unknown, according to the firefighters, and is being looked into. The family did report hearing a "loud popping noise" coming from the house's back extension. According to officials, neighbors assisted in getting the family and dogs to safety. Nobody was harmed in the fire.(ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Monday Trivia Night At GenuWine Arizona Bar (6:00 PM)
• Jazz In The Park At Patriots Park (11:30 AM)
• The Art of Zen Project At Arizona Center Gallery # 4 (6:00 PM)
• Aaron Loveless At Copper Blues (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There’s still time to check out Junie B. Jones, the musical hosted by Valley Youth Theatre! This musical is an adaptation of the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara Park. Apr. 30 is the last day to view this special performance. Tickets are $26 and can be purchased here. (Valley Youth Theatre via Facebook)
• Reminder: Please scoop the poop! Dog poop is a major contributor to stormwater pollution and The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is asking that you pack a bag before you take your dog for a walk to prevent stormwater pollution. (City of Phoenix Water Services Department via Facebook)
• Public comment for the draft of the Annual Action Plan is now open and the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department wants to hear your thoughts! Your input is needed to determine the most effective strategies and programs to address community needs in housing and homelessness, community and economic development, infrastructure and upgrading, and public services and facilities. Review the plan and submit your feedback through Apr. 25 here. (City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.