Downtown Phoenix's security cameras are blurry, outdated – PD looks to replace them
You might not have known it, but between 7th Street and 7th Avenue from Jackson Street to Interstate 10, there are 60 security cameras for the city of Phoenix and the police department. They were originally installed in 2008, but many are now damaged or broken.
Man, woman seriously injured in double shooting near downtown Phoenix
"Preliminary information is that the suspect vehicle was a dark colored sedan," police said on Nov. 8.
Man burned in apartment fire near downtown Phoenix
Two dogs were rescued from an upstairs apartment and a man was taken to a hospital in stable condition for burns and smoke inhalation.
PD: Man shot, killed near downtown Phoenix
“Officers located an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound, who was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased,” Sgt. Andy Williams said.
Phoenix man uses Life Alert to call 911 when home catches fire
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the man used his Life Alert pendant to contact 911 when the fire sparked at the vacant home near First Avenue and Lincoln Street.
Skydivers land near Footprint Center on Oct. 30 to promote Suns, SWAY Energy partnership
Skydivers fell from the sky in downtown Phoenix before the Suns game to promote a new energy drink partnership with the NBA team on Oct. 30.
Man accused of shooting 2 people in downtown Phoenix
Tyrone Mitchell, 59, was arrested in connection to the shooting. He faces assault charges.
Man shot after fight escalates in downtown Phoenix
A group of people were reportedly involved in a physical fight, which then led to shots being fired.
Phoenix Suns face Denver Nuggets in 1st home game following historic run for NBA title
The Phoenix Suns are hoping the Valley fever never broke, as it heads into Game 1 of a new NBA season following a history-making run for the NBA title.
Food becomes art: Can-stacking art competition held in downtown Phoenix
After an exhibition at the Science Center last month, teams of engineers, architects and marketing agencies are working to design structures out of cans for Phoenix Canstruction.
Woman stabbed multiple times in her sleep in downtown Phoenix
Phoenix police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in her sleep near 3rd Street and Portland.
Man shot, killed near downtown Phoenix; police say it was in self defense
Once at the scene, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arizona State Fair returns for the first time since COVID-19
The State Fair, which was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, is once again being held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds near Downtown Phoenix.
Downtown Phoenix businesses hopeful for a bounce back in 2022 after pandemic
Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.
Downtown Phoenix Ambassador, Hans Hughes, remembered at vigil
The life of Downtown Phoenix Ambassador Hans Hughes was honored at a candlelight vigil on Saturday night. Hughes died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while riding his bike home from work.
Downtown Phoenix Ambassador hit by suspected drunk driver dies from injuries
A man who had been working as a Downtown Phoenix Ambassador for 12 years has died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver.