🌱 Shooting At Desert Sky Mall + Phoenix Outages + Cold Case Solved

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 101 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting at Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix on Tuesday evening. Phoenix police responded to the incident at 75th Avenue and Thomas Road around 8:30 p.m. and detained two adults at the scene, though their involvement remains unclear as investigations continue. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be determined. (Arizona's Family)
2. Powerful storms ravaged the Phoenix area on Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning, resulting in flash floods, downed power poles in central regions, and leaving over 6,000 residents without electricity. Alongside significant property damage, central Phoenix experienced hail as large as golf balls. In nearby Mesa, notable damage at Falcon Field Park led to the cancellation of classes at Zaharis Elementary. While another round of storms is expected, Phoenix is set to see drier and warmer conditions by week's end, according to meteorologist April Warneck. (Arizona's Family)
3. After 19 years, a cold case involving an unidentified victim of a 2004 hit-and-run in Phoenix has been solved through DNA testing. Amelia Muñoz Loera, originally from Mexico, remained a mystery until the DNA Doe Project undertook an exhaustive 1,300-hour investigation, finally linking her identity when her niece uploaded DNA to FamilyTreeDNA. Although Loera's identity has been confirmed, the perpetrator of the hit-and-run remains at large. (12news.com KPNX)

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Today in Phoenix:

Thursday, September 14

• A Boy's Story A Man's Memory - Surviving The Holocaust (Virtual) Hosted By Arizona Jewish Historical Society (2:00 PM)
• Sunset Yoga + Reverse Happy Hour At Uptown Plaza (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Need assistance with housing? The City of Phoenix is now accepting pre-applications to join the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist. Apply by Sep. 26 at 7:00 p.m. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• If you spot animal neglect, the City of Phoenix has released a new reporting function on myPHX311. Click here to report an ongoing animal neglect issue. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• This Saturday (Sep. 16), the Ironwood Library will be hosting its Garden Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This all-day event will feature gardening and landscaping fun for all ages. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.