🌱 Homicide Investigation On Augusta Avenue + Development Proposals

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A pedestrian was killed on Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in South Phoenix. Nakita Lupe was pronounced deceased at the crash scene around 11:45 p.m. Another driver crashed into a police vehicle during the investigation. An officer was injured during the collision and was transported to a local hospital. The second driver was booked into jail due to exhibiting signs of impairment. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Multiple individuals were found dead in a Phoenix home on Wednesday morning on Augusta Avenue. The deaths are being investigated as a homicide by the Phoenix Police Department. Natural gas was found at the scene, but the bodies reportedly displayed signs of trauma. Southwest Gas has released a statement claiming that were no leaks on the property. (Phoenix Patch)
3. The City of Phoenix is seeking development proposals for a grocery store and medical services at the corner of 24th Street and Broadway Road. The site has been vacant since 1999. Local residents of the area have expressed the desire for a grocery store and medical services at the location. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)

Today in Phoenix:

• Growing In The Desert: The History & Culture Of The Tohono O’odham At Dorothy Powell Senior Center (1:00 PM)
• 40 Years Of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Wine Dinner At Anhelo Restaurant (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Police Department is recruiting Police Assistants. Click the link to view application details. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• The Arizona Humane Society has created a special Facebook group to support missing pets in the Phoenix area. Click to view the Facebook group. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Public Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Click the link for a list of books featuring Native American communities. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.