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🌱 Convenience Store Shooting + Murray Signs 5-Year Cardinals Contract
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Morning, neighbors! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Phoenix Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do it...
First, today's weather:
Record-tying temperatures. High: 116 Low: 92.
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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- A security guard at a 27th Avenue and Indian School Road convenience store shot a man for unclear reasons. The Phoenix Police Department is currently labeling the incident as self-defense. The man has been hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. According to the department, the man will be arrested when he is able to leave the hospital. (Arizona's Family)
- Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is sticking with the team for at least the next five years. The two-time Pro Bowler has reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with the Cardinals through the 2028 season for a guaranteed $160 million. With this contract, Murray has become the NFL's second-highest paid quarterback, earning an average of $46.1 million per year, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Cardinals announced the new contract Thursday. (Phoenix Patch)
- Around 500 members of the Phoenix area's homeless population reportedly died during the first half of 2022. According to data from the county medical examiner's office, around 10 percent of deaths in homeless individuals were due to homicide, while the majority of deaths involved drugs (when a cause was determined). County figures show the number of unsheltered people in Maricopa County has at least tripled since 2016. (The Guardian)
Today in Phoenix:
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From my notebook:
- The Arizona Humane Society announces that 354 pets were adopted last week. There are still numerous adoption-ready pets at the shelter. Click to find your new best friend today. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
- The Phoenix Public Library's Just Read Local Author Collection is a curated collection of the best writing from Arizona authors. Discover your new favorite book today. (Public Library via Facebook)
- City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is currently collecting submissions for a new mural. The artwork will be nearly as wide as a city block and meant to celebrate Phoenix. The submission deadline is Aug. 4. Click to submit. (City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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!
