The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.1:37 PM, Jan 29, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.Whitaker was shot in the back three times, less than three seconds after he answered the door of his Ahwatukee apartment in May of 2020.Whitaker answered the door while holding a gun at his side, which his family said was because of recent...…The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.1:37 PM, Jan 29, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.Whitaker was shot in the back three times, less than three seconds after he answered the door of his Ahwatukee apartment in May of 2020.Whitaker answered the door while holding a gun at his side, which his family said was because of recent...WW…

Neighbors and relatives of accused gunman speak with ABC15.12:19 PM, Sep 15, 2020PHOENIX — New federal paperwork and interviews with relatives provides information about the man accused of shooting a federal court officer Tuesday in downtown Phoenix.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified James Carr as the alleged shooter.The 68-year-old grandfather from Phoenix apparently struggled with mental illness for decades, according to family members and neighbors.Agents say around 11:30 a.m., Carr fired three shots from his Cadillac at a security officer who was doing a...…Neighbors and relatives of accused gunman speak with ABC15.12:19 PM, Sep 15, 2020PHOENIX — New federal paperwork and interviews with relatives provides information about the man accused of shooting a federal court officer Tuesday in downtown Phoenix.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified James Carr as the alleged shooter.The 68-year-old grandfather from Phoenix apparently struggled with mental illness for decades, according to family members and neighbors.Agents say around 11:30 a.m., Carr fired three shots from his Cadillac at a security officer who was doing a...WW…

State's three largest utilities asking customers to reduce electricity use.3:19 PM, Aug 18, 2020PHOENIX — APS and SRP are both now asking customers to conserve energy Wednesday afternoon and evening.On Wednesday both companies cited excessive heat as the reason for the request, while SRP also added that one of their major transmitters was out of service for several hours because of the Salt wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest. "The balance of SRP’s system is currently operating normally, however, the loss of this transmission line could result in SRP not having...…State's three largest utilities asking customers to reduce electricity use.3:19 PM, Aug 18, 2020PHOENIX — APS and SRP are both now asking customers to conserve energy Wednesday afternoon and evening.On Wednesday both companies cited excessive heat as the reason for the request, while SRP also added that one of their major transmitters was out of service for several hours because of the Salt wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest. "The balance of SRP’s system is currently operating normally, however, the loss of this transmission line could result in SRP not having...WW…

A trooper has been identified in the shooting death of Dion Johnson, questions still remain unanswered.9:28 AM, Jul 08, 2020PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department submitted their investigation into the death of to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Tuesday afternoon.The county attorney will now review the evidence to determine if criminal charges are warranted against the DPS trooper who shot and killed the 28-year-old father on Memorial Day.On Wednesday, DPS officials identified the trooper involved in the incident and investigation as George Cervantes, who has worked with...…A trooper has been identified in the shooting death of Dion Johnson, questions still remain unanswered.9:28 AM, Jul 08, 2020PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department submitted their investigation into the death of to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Tuesday afternoon.The county attorney will now review the evidence to determine if criminal charges are warranted against the DPS trooper who shot and killed the 28-year-old father on Memorial Day.On Wednesday, DPS officials identified the trooper involved in the incident and investigation as George Cervantes, who has worked with...WW…

More than a dozen residents at a Chandler assisted living facility have died due to complications from COVID-19, according to emails sent to families.3:49 PM, Apr 21, 2020CHANDLER, AZ — Update on 4/22: ABC15 has learned 14 residents have now died. Two are currently in the hospital. And 13 infected residents are being cared for at the facility.More than a dozen residents at a Chandler assisted living facility have died due to complications from COVID-19, according to emails sent to families.A spokesperson for Compass Living, the parent company that runs Pennington Gardens in...…More than a dozen residents at a Chandler assisted living facility have died due to complications from COVID-19, according to emails sent to families.3:49 PM, Apr 21, 2020CHANDLER, AZ — Update on 4/22: ABC15 has learned 14 residents have now died. Two are currently in the hospital. And 13 infected residents are being cared for at the facility.More than a dozen residents at a Chandler assisted living facility have died due to complications from COVID-19, according to emails sent to families.A spokesperson for Compass Living, the parent company that runs Pennington Gardens in...WW…

Some valley businesses though are not waiting around for the governor's announcement, and say regardless of what he says they will re-open their doors Friday morning.10:50 PM, Apr 28, 2020PHOENIX — Arizona's stay-at-home order is set to expire Thursday night and Governor Some Valley businesses though, are not waiting around for the governor's announcement and say regardless of what he says, they will reopen their doors Friday morning."All of us self-employed, we also have to take care of our families. Our bills haven't stopped. Food still has to go in our children's mouths," said...…Some valley businesses though are not waiting around for the governor's announcement, and say regardless of what he says they will re-open their doors Friday morning.10:50 PM, Apr 28, 2020PHOENIX — Arizona's stay-at-home order is set to expire Thursday night and Governor Some Valley businesses though, are not waiting around for the governor's announcement and say regardless of what he says, they will reopen their doors Friday morning."All of us self-employed, we also have to take care of our families. Our bills haven't stopped. Food still has to go in our children's mouths," said...WW…

KNXV10:36 AM, Apr 20, 2021CHANDLER, AZ — The leader of the National Socialist Movement, the largest Neo-Nazi group in the United States, was arrested in Chandler Monday.Burt Colucci is accused of threatening to kill African Americans and pointing his gun at them.Colucci was in the Valley for the over the weekend, which was a brief, uneventful march. The Neo-Nazi group tried to provoke a confrontation with Black men by calling them racial slurs, but when it was clear they were not going to get their desired reaction, the group got in their cars and left.Two days after he paraded...…KNXV10:36 AM, Apr 20, 2021CHANDLER, AZ — The leader of the National Socialist Movement, the largest Neo-Nazi group in the United States, was arrested in Chandler Monday.Burt Colucci is accused of threatening to kill African Americans and pointing his gun at them.Colucci was in the Valley for the over the weekend, which was a brief, uneventful march. The Neo-Nazi group tried to provoke a confrontation with Black men by calling them racial slurs, but when it was clear they were not going to get their desired reaction, the group got in their cars and left.Two days after he paraded...WW…

Mesa police are looking at whether a possible hate crime occurred, after a Black father had to lunge to stop a pistol from being pulled on him and his wife during a business meeting.7:19 PM, Mar 05, 2021MESA, AZ — Mesa police are looking at whether a possible hate crime occurred after a Black father had to lunge to stop a pistol from being pulled on him and his wife during a business meeting.The entire incident was caught on camera at Chef's Shared Kitchen in Mesa.Tom Toot, who is the life partner of the owner, was having an exit interview with Solomon Odubhao and Brittney...…Mesa police are looking at whether a possible hate crime occurred, after a Black father had to lunge to stop a pistol from being pulled on him and his wife during a business meeting.7:19 PM, Mar 05, 2021MESA, AZ — Mesa police are looking at whether a possible hate crime occurred after a Black father had to lunge to stop a pistol from being pulled on him and his wife during a business meeting.The entire incident was caught on camera at Chef's Shared Kitchen in Mesa.Tom Toot, who is the life partner of the owner, was having an exit interview with Solomon Odubhao and Brittney...WW…

Two Gilbert Parks and Rec employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after dressing as Santa and Mrs. Claus at a town event.10:36 PM, Dec 18, 2020GILBERT, AZ — Two Gilbert Parks and Rec employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after dressing as Santa and Mrs. Claus at a town event.A Gilbert spokesperson says the two, married part-time staff members were at the December 11 Polar Express Pajama Party, and the 'Holiday Cookies and Crafts' event on Saturday morning.47 people attended the ticketed Polar Express party and 33 people, many kids, were at The Holiday Cookies and Crafts...…Two Gilbert Parks and Rec employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after dressing as Santa and Mrs. Claus at a town event.10:36 PM, Dec 18, 2020GILBERT, AZ — Two Gilbert Parks and Rec employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after dressing as Santa and Mrs. Claus at a town event.A Gilbert spokesperson says the two, married part-time staff members were at the December 11 Polar Express Pajama Party, and the 'Holiday Cookies and Crafts' event on Saturday morning.47 people attended the ticketed Polar Express party and 33 people, many kids, were at The Holiday Cookies and Crafts...WW…

The mother describes rough stretch in the emergency room with blood clots waiting for surgery.10:46 PM, Dec 17, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — A Valley mother in need of surgery was left waiting in an emergency room for more than two days.Jackie Forero said she languished in the Banner Ironwood ER, sleeping next to, and sharing a bathroom with, COVID patients due to the lack of available beds.The ordeal speaks to the dwindling beds across Arizona, as a result of the COVID-19 surge that experts predict will only get worse after the holidays."I’ve done a lot of crying," said Jackie. "You end...…The mother describes rough stretch in the emergency room with blood clots waiting for surgery.10:46 PM, Dec 17, 2020QUEEN CREEK, AZ — A Valley mother in need of surgery was left waiting in an emergency room for more than two days.Jackie Forero said she languished in the Banner Ironwood ER, sleeping next to, and sharing a bathroom with, COVID patients due to the lack of available beds.The ordeal speaks to the dwindling beds across Arizona, as a result of the COVID-19 surge that experts predict will only get worse after the holidays."I’ve done a lot of crying," said Jackie. "You end...WW…