Families of Gilbert crash victims speak out; child accused of bringing gun to school l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
From the families of two women who were killed in a Gilbert crash involving a suspected drunk driver speaking out to a third grader accused of bringing a loaded gun to a San Tan Valley elementary school, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 23.
1. Women killed in fiery Gilbert crash
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Families of women killed by suspected drunk driver speak out
Two women, an Uber driver and her passenger, died in a fiery car crash in Gilbert on Sept. 19 after a suspected drunk driver slammed into their car.
2. Loaded gun found at far East Valley school
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8-year-old brought loaded gun to San Tan Valley elementary school: sheriff
Authorities say a third-grader brought a loaded 9mm handgun to Copper Basin K-8 on Monday. The weapon was secured by school staff and no threats were made.
3. Homicide investigation
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Body found near canal in Phoenix, police say
Police say a man was found dead on Sept. 22 near a canal in the area of 36th and Portland Streets. The victim hasn't been identified, but a homicide investigation is underway.
4. ‘She deserves justice’
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Family seeks answers after deadly hit-and-run in Tonto National Forest
A Valley family is seeking answers after Myssa Leyvas, a 31-year-old mother, was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Tonto National Forest last month.
5. Cold case murder update
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Daughters of victim in Arizona cold case murder found: MCSO
Marina Ramos, according to officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, was found dead in the desert in 1989. Over a quarter of a century later, investigators managed to find her children.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Dry and warm Tuesday in the Valley
A sunny and dry Tuesday in the Valley with a high in the low-100s.