Mother and daughter killed in high-speed car crash while celebrating birthday

Tragedy struck on April 7th in Scottsdale when a car accident involving multiple vehicles claimed the lives of two people at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Gold Dust Avenue. The victims, identified by family members as 47-year-old Jana Diaz and her daughter Joy, were on their way to pick up a birthday present for Joy, who had just turned 10. Police believe that alcohol and speed played a role in the fatal crash. A …

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Suspect finally arrested for shooting a detective after 20-hour search

Phoenix Police Department has taken into custody a suspect accused of shooting and wounding a Scottsdale detective Friday night during a special assignment. According to Phoenix Police, 37-year-old Kenneth Hearne was apprehended Saturday night, after fleeing from a two-story balcony and shooting at officers. The Phoenix Police Department spokesperson Philip Krynsky says that after Hearne was spotted by law enforcement, he produced a gun and officers opened fire. Hearne was shot during the confrontation and …

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