AZ man accused of impersonating FBI agent; deadly Gilbert motel shooting l Morning News Brief

The Morning News Brief on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. (AZDPS; KSAZ-TV; Gilbert PD)

From a west Valley man arrested for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent to a shooting at a Gilbert extended-stay motel that left a woman dead, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of August 13.

1. West Valley man busted

Arizona man accused of impersonating FBI agent arrested

A Surprise man was arrested after being accused of impersonating an FBI agent and unlawfully pulling over a driver on Loop 303. Here's what we know.

2. Murder suspect dies

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Phoenix murder suspect takes his own life, police say

A man suspected of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Phoenix has died by suicide. Nohe Moreila, 67, was wanted for the death of Kyelonna Smiley. Police said they believe no other suspects were involved. Help is available - call or text 988.

3. Crash prompts hazmat response

Driver hospitalized after crashing into tanker truck carrying bleach: MCSO

A driver who crashed into a tanker truck carrying bleach on Aug. 13 at Wintersburg and Buckeye Roads has been hospitalized, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

4. Woman killed in Gilbert

Man accused of deadly shooting at Gilbert extended-stay motel

A man is in custody after a shooting on Aug. 12 at an extended-stay motel near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road left a woman dead.

5. 'Exercise increased caution'

State Department issues updated Mexico travel advisory: What to know

Homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery are some of the biggest crimes of concern for U.S. travelers to Mexico.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Monsoon activity ramping up across the state

Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warm in the Valley, with a slight chance of rain.

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