🌱 Man Dies In Shooting Near Indian Road + 2-Year-Old Drowns In Pool

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Phoenix. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 115 Low: 92.

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Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. A man died after being shot near Indian School Road on Sunday. According to police, the man was discovered after reports of a shooting in the area. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man has not yet been identified as of Sunday evening. (The Arizona Republic)
2. A 2-year-old girl died on Saturday after drowning in a pool. Firefighters with the Phoenix Fire Department pulled the girl from the backyard pool after receiving a call around 9:00 a.m. According to officials, it is unknown how long the girl was in the pool. One boy was involved in an unrelated drowning call and is listed in stable condition at the hospital. (12news.com KPNX)
3. Rents are skyrocketing, so tenants are turning to co-living. According to Yhara Quiroz, a tenant at X Phoenix, the location was attractive because of the availability of co-living. She rents a bedroom in a unit with three other bedrooms, which are occupied by roommates. The company X Phoenix says they are planning a second location in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Phoenix Party at Seven Seas (7:00 AM)
• Teen Recs Cafe at Foothills Branch Library (7:00 PM)
• Habits and Habitats of Venomous Creatures in the Desert at Foothills Branch Library (7:30 PM)
• A Novel Approach Book Discussion Group at Foothills Branch Library (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Phoenix Fire Department dispatched rescue teams on Saturday to rescue an overheated hiker. The hiker, off North Mountain Park, was approximately three-fourths of the way up the mountain when they experienced heat exhaustion and required support. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• Looking for a job? The City of Phoenix is hiring! Bus & light rail operators, mechanics, cleaners, and more are on the list of open positions. The official fair date is on July 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites on E. Thomas Rd. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Headed to college? Phoenix Public Library can help you be sure you're ready. On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., you can attend an online crash course on college life. Register at the link. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!