🌱 PHXPD Investigate Fatal Shooting + Man Climbs Skyscraper No Harness

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with your fresh edition of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Mostly sunny and nice. High: 70 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. Phoenix police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, Feb. 8. According to police, one man died near 71st Avenue and McDowell after being shot. Police said no suspects had been arrested at this time. (Fox 10 Phoenix)
2. Phoenix police arrested a man for trespassing for climbing the tallest skyscraper in Phoenix without any safety harnesses on Tuesday morning, Feb. 7. Maison Des Champs succeeded in climbing Chase Tower, on the intersection of East Van Buren Street and West Monroe Street, by scaling a three-foot-wide channel located on the exterior of the building. He reached about 483 feet high, passing 40 stories. Champs posted a video on his Instagram account halfway through his climb. (WHIO TV 7)
3. The Super Bowl LVII and the Waste Management Phoenix Open, two major events with many spectators, are occurring in Phoenix this week. ABC15 toured the technology that makes these events possible – including cable, internet, phones, and security installations. Randoll Loar and his team at Cox Business brought in 35-foot towers on wheels to beam wireless internet to the spectators. Each tower has three points of access with an 80-foot signal. (ABC15 Arizona)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Rich Vos: Live Comedy Show At Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy (7:30 PM)
• Super Bowl Experience: Free Outdoor Festival – Jimmy Eat World And Lee Brice At Hance Park (7:15 PM)
• Lotería Thursdays At Thunderbird Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Fire Department is warning the public about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after two of them caught fire and damaged homes in January. (Arizona's Family)
• The Phoenix Fire Department is ready for Super Bowl LVII! The city assures residents that 911 response, customer service, and delivery from fire stations across Phoenix will not be impacted by the influx of Super Bowl visitors. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Do you know the best way to "Take a Hike, Do it Right?" Hike with a Firefighter and hear from a Park Ranger on Saturday, Feb. 18 for a free, family-friendly event! (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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.