Man and teen injured in Phoenix shooting
PHOENIX — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man and a male teen in the hospital in Phoenix. The Phoenix Police Department said the shooting happened Friday at around 9 p.m. near 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking...
A Mexican national from Flagstaff has died in ICE detention
Flagstaff, Arizona – A Mexican national who lived in Flagstaff for years died while in immigration detention in Florence, Arizona. ICE announced in a Sept. 2 press release that 32-year-old Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas died on the morning of Aug. 31 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. The...
Maryvale High School murder suspect to remain jailed
Chris Aguilar, 16, is accused of stabbing another student to death inside a classroom at Maryvale High School. On Thursday, a judge ruled Aguilar will remain in jail for at least another month while his housing is reassessed. Aguilar is being held on a $500,000 cash bond.
WATCH: Arizona teen designs shirt for a cause close to her heart
ABC15 followed Sutton as her shirts came hot off the press, then joined her at Phoenix Children’s as she handed them out to fellow kids facing tough medical journeys.
2 arrests made in high-profile murder case of Phoenix man
Charges submitted against 2 suspects in murder case of Benjamin Anderson. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is recommending charges against two men in connection with the death of Benjamin Anderson. The suspects have been identified as Jaden M. Kaufman and Richard D. Kaufman. Updated: 9 minutes ago. |. Phoenix...
How Encounters With Police Can Lead to ICE Arrests — Even In Sanctuary Cities
In March, police in Phoenix stopped a man for a minor traffic violation. He now faces deportation as a result of the stop, the head of an advocacy organization told the Phoenix New Times. Phoenix’s new police chief has said he believes his department shouldn’t be involved in immigration enforcement....
11 Arizona Burrito Stops That Keep Locals Coming Back
Arizona’s burrito scene is nothing short of legendary, with locals fiercely loyal to their favorite spots. I’ve spent years hunting down the best tortilla-wrapped treasures across the state, from hole-in-the-wall gems to beloved institutions. These 11 burrito havens have earned their reputation through perfect spice...
Chandler Police: Officer had minor injuries after fight with suspect
A Chandler Police officer suffered minor injuries the night of Aug. 30 during a traffic stop of a motorcyclist, a spokesperson confirmed. The officer was part of a DUI task force that was
Horne wants $180M for school security. This Arizona high schooler says ‘student over surveillance’
Arizona's superintendent of education wants $180 million budgeted for school safety. But speakers at a school board meeting Thursday in a Phoenix district recently hit by violence are against more security. The Phoenix Union High School District includes Maryvale High School, where a 16-year-old student was fatally...
Gilbert gets state’s first Black-owned ranch
When local entrepreneur TJ “Cowboy TJ” Stevenson got the call that a 2-acre ranch in Gilbert was available for his horse ranch, he was hesitant to relocate his business. Founded in 2020, Copperstate Riding Club, the self-proclaimed first fully Black-owned horse ranch in Arizona, had quickly outgrown its original...

















