🌱 Woman Airlifted On Hiking Trail + Limited Community Pool Access

Hey, Phoenix. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Phoenix Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 113 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Despite the closure of trails due to excessive heat warnings, the Phoenix Fire Department had to rescue an overheated hiker on the Echo Canyon trail of Camelback Mountain over the weekend. The hiker, an adult female, was located approximately a half mile from the trailhead and was unable to safely walk down. The rescue team utilized a hoist operation and a rescue helicopter to remove her from the trail and she was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. (KTAR.com)
2. During a police shooting in Phoenix on Saturday, a suspect was killed, and two officers were injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred after police responded to a burglary report at a storage unit facility and encountered a man and a woman matching the description. As the officers attempted to identify the individuals, the male suspect resisted arrest and attempted to grab an officer's taser, leading to the officer firing their gun. The woman was arrested for an unrelated warrant, while the identity of the deceased suspect has not been revealed. The investigation is ongoing, and a section of Washington Street remains closed as of Jul. 2. (Arizona's Family)
3. Due to staff shortages, only 15 community swimming pools in Phoenix will be open as temperatures soar to dangerous levels. With an Excessive Heat Warning that was in effect for the entire area, temperatures reached around 114 degrees over the weekend. The City of Phoenix cites the inability to hire enough pool managers and lifeguards as the reason for the limited pool openings, as each pool requires a manager to ensure safety and handle emergencies. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

Monday, July 3

• Full Moon Festival: Transformation At Sutra Studios (7:00 PM)
• Louis Tomlinson: Faith In The Future World Tour At Arizona Financial Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a fun night of activities to celebrate Independence Day, then make your way to Steele Indian School Park Tuesday night, Jul. 4, for food and to watch fireworks. Bring the whole family out and enjoy the evening; doors open at 6:00 p.m. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Check the Phoenix Public Library's calendar to see when the Farm Express bus is making its way to the library so you can pick up some fresh produce. The bus will make several stops in the month of July; see the schedule here. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Water Services Department is giving tips on how to save your lawn when temperatures reach high temperatures. Make sure you water after sunset to avoid having your water evaporate before saving the greens; you can learn more in this interactive guide. (City of Phoenix Water Services Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.