Mesa murder-suicide; deadly Gilbert shooting l Morning News Brief

An apparent murder-suicide left two people dead in Mesa; a man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Gilbert; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of February 12.

1. Murder-suicide in Mesa

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Murder-suicide at Mesa apartments leaves 2 dead: police

Two men are dead following an apparent murder-suicide near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road.

2. Deadly officer-involved shooting

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Man shot, killed by police in Gilbert

The shooting stemmed from reports of a man forcing a woman into a truck in Phoenix, police said. The truck was tracked to Higley and Williams Field Roads, where the shooting occurred. No officers were hurt.

3. Alleged gun and drug traffickers arrested

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MCSO: 5 arrested for allegedly trafficking guns, drugs on social media

Five suspects were arrested after they allegedly used social media to traffic guns and drugs, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

4. Tragic update on ATV crash

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Both teens die following ATV crash in Phoenix

Police believe the vehicle crashed into a fence before falling down an embankment near 47th Avenue and Cholla Street.

5. Tax refund schedule

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IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know

Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Cooler temps, rain coming to Phoenix

Cooler temps expected in Phoenix on Wednesday with a high in the 60s.

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