🌱 Shooting Near 38th St. + Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Giraffe

Hey, people of Phoenix! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the latest Phoenix Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Hot with some sun. High: 96 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. A woman was shot to death and a man barricaded himself in a house near 38th Street and Shea Boulevard on Thursday. 54-year-old Amy Malobicky was pronounced dead in front of her house by police, who also found a currently unidentified man barricaded inside the house for several hours. Police have taken this man into custody, but no further information is currently available as an investigation is underway. (Phoenix Patch)
2. The Phoenix Zoo has welcomed its newest Masai giraffe, Luna! The calf was born on Feb. 7 and is now out and about to meet visitors. Luna is staying close to her mom, Sunshine, for now, but given the social nature of giraffes, the zoo expects she'll be out making friends in no time! (Arizona's Family)
3. A $50K Powerball ticket was sold at a north Phoenix convenience store. An unidentified Phoenix resident is now $50,000 richer after stopping by Superpumper on Cave Creek Road. If you or someone you know bought a ticket there this week, make sure they double-check to see if they are the winner! (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Family Storytime at Ironwood Library (9:30 AM)
• Goodyear, AZ Concealed Carry Classes at CAL Ranch (10:00 AM)
• Car Wash (A Tillman Student Leadership Fundraiser) at Tillman Middle School (11:00 AM)
• Jr. CSI Academy at Foothills Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam at Foothills Branch Library (3:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Phoenix is so proud and thankful for Delores McClaslin, who has been awarded the Pay It Forward Award sponsored by America First Credit Union. Grandma Dee, as she is called, has been volunteering at St. Francis Elementary for 5 years and she is deeply loved by her students. (Arizona's Family)
• The Children's Museum of Phoenix is hosting the 2022 SandFest & Adult's-Only Beach Party this weekend. Proceeds from this event go to the Every Child Program, a cause created by the museum to provide free admission and rich-learning experiences to low-income or at-risk children and families. (Arizona Foothills Magazine)
• The Gilbert Global Village Festival is a free multicultural celebration for all ages that celebrates the cultural diversity of our community! The event will continue until 8:00 p.m. today in the Downtown Heritage District. (Gilbert)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.