Autopsy released for teen shot by Avondale PD

An autopsy report has been released for 17-year-old Amarion Hope, who was shot by an Avondale officer near Dysart and Buckeye Roads. Police say Hope was shoplifting and tried to choke the officer and grab their gun. According to the autopsy, Hope was shot several times and the bullet that killed him was fired through his back. Hope's family filed a lawsuit, saying he was unarmed and body camera video shows he was shot while running away. Police say an investigation showed the shooting was justified and the officer was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Potbellied pig finally leaves ADOT property

In 2023, ADOT bought a property for the planned State Route 30 in Avondale, but there was a problem that delayed the start of construction. A potbellied pig was living on a mini farm, and needed to be rescued. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

Ryan Blaney grabs 1st career NASCAR championship

Ryan Blaney raced to his first career NASCAR championship on Sunday by banging his way past contender Kyle Larson in the closing laps at Phoenix Raceway to give Team Penske back-to-back Cup titles.

Paint spills on road after crash in Avondale

Three people are expected to survive following a three-car crash near 127th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Dozens of five-gallon paint buckets spilled all over the road during the crash. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the crash.

Garage fire in Avondale

Fire crews put out a garage fire at a home near Van Buren and Avondale Boulevard overnight.