🌱 Standoff Turned Shooting + Thousands Of Baptisms Invalidated

Phoenix AZ

11 February, 2022

5:02 PM

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Good day, people of Phoenix! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Phoenix Daily. First, today's weather: Hazy sun and very warm. High: 81 Low: 50. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Banner Health makes health care easier in Phoenix by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today! Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to apply. Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today: The Phoenix police department has reported a dead suspect, a woman shot to death, and nine officers still in recovery after an early morning standoff turned shooting at a south Phoenix home on Friday. The critical incident unfolded in the area of 54th Avenue between Lower Buckeye and Broadway roads shortly after 2:00 a.m. The infant caught in the crossfire is not hurt. Detectives are still working to determine the cause of the shooting and connections between the shooter, victim, and other occupants. (Arizona's Family)Nearly two decades of baptisms performed by Rev. Andres Arango of St. Gregory parish were declared invalid by the Catholic Church, leading the Phoenix priest to resign. His use of "We baptize you" instead of the correct phrase"I baptize you" will have thousands of adults and children in Brazil, San Diego and Phoenix undergo the religious rite a second time. St. Gregory is working to schedule baptisms for the affected families. (Phoenix Patch) Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association's used book sale is returning to Phoenix this weekend. Half a million discounted books, puzzles, journals, bookmarks, and more will take up over 61,000 square feet at the state fairgrounds all day today and tomorrow. Proceeds will be donated to human service agencies across the Valley. (KJZZ) Today in Phoenix: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration at Salt River at 2875 S. 7th St. (8:00 AM) From my notebook: Phoenix Animal Care & Treatment will be hosting its weekly meet and greet today from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Play with these puppies at Surf Riders Cafe at South Beach and find out more about how to adopt. (Facebook)Desert Botanical Garden has a pop-up meditation bowl experience in lieu of the Super Bowl tomorrow. The event is from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket must be purchased in advance for this event. (Facebook)Brophy College Preparatory High School is hosting this year's Black History Festival today from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event will have food trucks, vendors, live performances, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, and much more. (Visit Phoenix) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Our World Energy — (Visit website) Phoenix Online Media — (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Social Security Seminar 2/15 & 2/16 (February 15) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Scottsdale, AZ Hub (February 16) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 18) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 22) Add your event Gigs & services: Get Paid to Test New Technology (U$30 per hour) (Details) Add your gig or service Loving the Phoenix Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with your next 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.