Family of murdered Lyft driver speaks out; attempted kidnapping suspect at large l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
From the murder of a Valley Lyft driver that has left the victim's friends and family devastated to the search for an attempted kidnapping suspect in southern Arizona, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 25.
1. ‘A terrible, terrible loss’
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Victim's family 'devastated' by deadly Guadalupe shooting
Family and friends of John Lucas, a 51-year-old Lyft driver, who was shot and killed by his passenger, Angel Lopez, in Guadalupe reflect on his life.
2. Attempted kidnapping caught on camera
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Suspect wanted in attempted kidnapping in Arizona
A suspect is at large at a woman in Drexel Heights reported an attempted kidnapping on Sept. 23 when the man grabbed her from behind.
3. Armed suspect shot by Phoenix PD
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Man with machete shot by officers after holding toddler hostage inside Phoenix apartment: PD
A man with a machete is expected to survive after police say he was shot by officers while holding a toddler hostage inside an apartment near 31st Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The child suffered minor injuries and has been released from the hospital.
4. ‘Sickened and saddened’
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'Gut punched': Woman whose dog was allegedly slammed to the ground by Scottsdale murder suspect speaks out
"He throws his arms back, and he throw Mateo down to the ground," Kim Shedd said, recounting the moment the suspect in the murder of a Scottsdale man allegedly hurt her dog.
5. Plane crashes northwest of Phoenix
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2 on board plane that crashed south of Wickenburg Airport: FAA
An Alpha Trainer went down on Thursday morning south of the Wickenburg Municipal Airport in Wittmann, the FAA said. Two people were on board, but it's unknown if they were hurt.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Low-pressure system bringing big changes to Phoenix
Thursday will be warm in the Valley, but scattered showers and lower temps are right around the corner.