Arizona
Young Arizona voters react to Biden dropping reelection bid
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For some voters, it’s honorable and selfless for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race while other say it’s not. For young voters in Arizona, it’s about becoming informed and raising their voice for issues that matter to them too.
Armonee Jackson is the president of the Young Democrats of Arizona. When she heard about President Biden’s decision, she quickly thought about the next move.
“Our plan has been to stick behind Biden because we know the consequences of Trump getting another four years,” she said.
Other voters like Carson Carpenter, the president of the College Republicans at Arizona State University, said this move shows the chaos and upheaval of the Democratic Party.
“If he’s not cognitive to run for president, then how can he be the president, it does not make sense,” he said. “They knew he wasn’t competent and they make this decision 107 days out. That’s very irresponsible.”
Just moments after President Biden announced his decision, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee.
“I personally stand ten toes behind that,” Jackson said. “We just want someone that’s going to fight for the people.”
And while both Jackson and Carpenter stand on opposite sides of the aisle, they agree it’s important for young people’s voices to be heard.
“It boils down to we are going to have to clean up whatever mess it is,” Jackson said.
Carpenter encourages more young people to get involved with politics, especially after Former President Trump’s and President Biden’s age fueled many political discussions.
“I believe there are enough young successful people in this country where if they wanted to take true initiative on this issue, they should be running for office,” he said.
Jackson said it’s important for each young person to vote this year.
“It’s super important every vote matters,” Jackson said.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 24-hour stretch across Arizona saw five law enforcement-involved shootings across three counties, including a helicopter crash in Flagstaff that killed two DPS crew members.
Flagstaff shootout leads to helicopter crash
Two DPS crew members were killed in a helicopter crash after a police shootout in Flagstaff on Wednesday night.
The incident started shortly after 8 p.m. and involved a domestic violence suspect jumping from roof to roof and firing down on law enforcement. The incident ended with him being shot and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
During the shooting, DPS’s Ranger 52 helicopter crashed, killing the pilot and the trooper-paramedic who were on board. What caused the crash is still under investigation.
No other law enforcement personnel were injured. The suspect has not yet been publicly identified.
Armed woman shot in Maryvale
A woman is in the hospital after being shot by police when she reportedly pointed a gun at officers in Maryvale on Thursday afternoon.
Phoenix police boxed the woman’s car in near 71st Avenue and Thomas Road to detain her in connection with a homicide case. Police say she pointed a gun at officers before one of the officers shot her.
The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, police said. No officers were hurt.
Trooper shot in Phoenix
One DPS trooper was shot, and two other people were hurt after a shooting in central Phoenix on Thursday evening.
Around 7 p.m., SWAT troopers were serving a “high-risk search warrant” at the A & F Trailer and RV park near 24th Avenue and Indian School Road, just east of Interstate 17, according to DPS.
While sources told Arizona’s Family that two others were hurt, DPS officials have only confirmed that “at least one trooper was injured in the shooting.”
Details on the troopers’ conditions and what led to the shooting were not immediately available. No suspects have been publicly identified.
Suspect shot in leg after traffic stop in Chandler
A suspect is in the hospital after being shot while running from a traffic stop and firing a gun in Chandler on Thursday night.
Just after 8 p.m., Chandler police stopped a vehicle near Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road before the passenger reportedly got out, started running and shot a gun.
The suspect, who has not yet been publicly identified, was shot in the leg and bitten by a police K-9. The suspect is in stable condition.
Machete-wielding man shot, killed in Coolidge
A machete-wielding suspect was shot and killed by police in Coolidge on Thursday night.
Just before 8 p.m., Coolidge police were responding to a domestic disturbance in front of their station when the suspect refused to drop his machete before being shot.
The man, who has not been publicly identified, died from his injuries. Police say no officers were hurt.
There have been 15 law enforcement-involved shootings in Arizona this year. Six of them have been in Maricopa County.
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An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper and a suspect were injured by gunfire while an agency SWAT team was serving a high-risk search warrant Feb. 5.
At least one trooper was wounded and taken to a hospital, DPS said in a statement. The suspect, also wounded, was taken into custody, DPS said.
The troopers were serving the warrant in the 2400 block of West Indian School Road, DPS said. Traffic on nearby Interstate 17 was disrupted by the large police presence.
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