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🌱 Phoenix Father Shoots Himself And Son + Rain Expected
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Good morning! I'm Nicole Tess Kazora and I'm your new host of the Phoenix Daily. Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
A brief shower or two. High: 66 Low: 52.
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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:
- According to Phoenix police, a Phoenix father shot himself and then shot his son on Sunday morning. Amir Vetry, 53, was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital; his six-year-old son, who was also taken to a local hospital, is expected to survive his injuries. Police were called at around 9:30 a.m. Sunday near North 24th Street and East Cactus Road after the boy's parents got into a physical fight. As the mother ran for help, witnesses recall hearing shots fired inside the house. (Phoenix Patch)
- After weekend temperatures that reached the mid-90s, the National Weather Service says today's high of 70 degrees with a 90% chance of rain will put a break in the hot weather. From the west, a large storm system is bringing rain and wind, reports Phoenix weather bureau meteorologist Chris Kuhlman. Look out for anywhere from one-tenth to one-quarter inches of rainfall across the Valley, the majority of it likely in the east and north. (KTAR.com)
- Looking to adopt a furry friend and lifelong companion? Each week, Patch and Petfinder compile a list of all pets put up for adoption in the Phoenix area. Check out these Phoenix animal shelters for pets looking to settle in a forever home. (Phoenix Patch)
Today in Phoenix:
- Remembering The Future: 100 Years Of Inspiring Art - Heard Museum (10:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Phoenix Firefighters have extinguished a fast-moving mansard fire tonight at a Motel 6 off of 51st Ave and McDowell Rd in Phoenix. (Facebook)
- Check out artist Janet Echelman's vortex-like net sculpture titled "Her Secret is Patience". The sculpture was inspired by Arizona's distinctive monsoon clouds and sits 38 feet above the park plaza, rising to an overall height of more than 100 feet! (Facebook)
- Get to know Phoenix Police Department Chief Jeri Williams, the city's first-ever female police chief. Her amazing story is part of our celebration of Women's History Month. (Facebook)
- Liven up your reading experience and listen to eAudiobooks with Hoopla. Bring your library card to the Phoenix Public Library. (Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Nicole Tess Kazora
About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.
