1 dead following overnight shooting; search continues for man swept away during flood | Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - From the latest on the search for a missing man near Black Canyon City to a deadly overnight shooting in Phoenix, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of November 24.
1. Arizona Senator under investigation
Pentagon officials announced an investigation into Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (pictured above).
The backstory:
The investigation, according to the Associated Press, came about after Sen. Kelly, who is a Democrat, joined five other Democratic lawmakers in a video, where they told members of the military that they can "refuse illegal orders."
2. Overnight shooting left 1 person dead
Man dead following overnight shooting in Phoenix
Phoenix Police are investigating, after a man was found dead following an overnight shooting.
An overnight shooting has resulted in the death of one person, according to Phoenix Police.
What we know:
Per a statement, officers responded at around 3:15 a.m. to the area of 19th Avenue and Greenway Road.
3. Arrest made in deadly west Phoenix crash
Man arrested after deadly Phoenix crash
We are learning that a 19-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges in connection with a crash that happened over the weekend.
A 19-year-old is behind bars following a deadly collision in the West Valley over the weekend.
Dig deeper:
At 3:16 a.m. on Nov. 23, Phoenix Police responded to a collision near 67th Avenue and Virginia Avenue. Officers arrived to find one of the drivers, with serious injuries. Ortiz was later pronounced dead at the scene. Two other adults were also found injured.
Officials said the suspect,19-year-old Andy Lepe (pictured), was showing signs of impairment.
4. Search resumes for man swept away by floodwaters
Search continues for man swept away by floodwaters
Search and rescue teams are returning to the Black Canyon City area to search for a man who was swept away by flash flooding on Sunday. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Authorities have restarted the search for a man who went missing after he was swept away by floodwaters over the weekend.
What they're saying:
Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said because of the weather and hazardous conditions, the search for Christopher Couch was paused during the overnight hours.
5. Crews battle house fire in Phoenix
2 displaced following overnight Phoenix house fire
The fire, according to officials, happened near 43rd Avenue and Cactus road, and it was quickly put out.
Also, your weather forecast for today
Morning Weather Forecast - 11/24/25
The rain is gone from our forecast (for now), and we're expecting warmer conditions for Thanksgiving week.