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🌱 Mesa faces $10M claim over infant’s death after 911 response

Mesa, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Mesa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mesa faces $10M claim over infant’s death after 911 response
  • Mesa reeling after pro boxer charged in toddler’s death
  • How XPO’s new Mesa freight hub could affect local jobs and shipping

Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baby's death triggers $10M claim against Mesa (eastvalleytribune.com) — A Mesa couple has filed a $10 million wrongful‑death claim against the City of Mesa, alleging a fragment of medical glove left in their infant son’s airway contributed to his death after a 911 emergency in 2024. The claim questions the actions of Mesa police and fire responders and could lead to significant legal and financial consequences for the city and its emergency protocols.
   

• 'Likely to be a psychopath': Pro boxer accused of killing girlfriend's 2-year-old son (local12.com) — Mesa police have arrested 23-year-old professional boxer Kishawn Porter on a murder charge after a 2-year-old boy in his care died from severe injuries, with doctors reporting suspicious bruising and prior rib fractures. Prosecutors say Porter may face additional charges related to alleged abuse of his 1-year-old son, and a judge has set his bond at $1.5 million cash only.
   

• XPO reaches 300-service-centre milestone (globaltrailermag.com) — A major freight company has just opened a large 51,000‑square‑foot service center in Mesa, adding more than 100 jobs and expanding shipping capacity across the Phoenix metro area. The new facility, which complements XPO’s existing Phoenix hub, is designed to handle growing industrial activity and cross‑border trade, potentially improving delivery times and logistics options for Mesa businesses and residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CODY came home!
    He was gone 24 hours and seems to have a new appreciation for his humans after his BIG adventure. Thank you to all for your concern. We are… (Nextdoor Monte Vista Village Resort)
  • I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU ALL SOO MUCH BUT SHE WAS FOUND AND IS NOW HOME SAFE🥹🩷
    Please help me keep a eye out for my kids dog she got out she does have a air tag but for some reason I'm not getting updates from it I'm pretty sure… (Nextdoor Harvard Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Gilbert

  • Gilbert Public Schools hopes voters OK $136M bond (eastvalleytribune.com)
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  • Watch Gilbert police rescue emu from canal (fresnobee.com)

Chandler

  • Court tosses manslaughter sentence due to an AI-generated video of the victim speaking to a judge (fortune.com)

Ok Mesa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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