🌱 Teen Killed In McDonald's Shooting + Suns' Lemonade Stand

Phoenix AZ

02 March, 2022

5:12 PM

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Hello again, Phoenix! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Phoenix Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Phoenix Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Phoenix long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Very warm. High: 88 Low: 56. 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 get started. Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix: A shooting at a Phoenix McDonald's ended in the killing of a teenager Wednesday. According to Phoenix Police Sgt. Vincent Cole, the incident took place at 51st Avenue and Baseline Road at around 10:15 a.m. The 16-year-old was killed after allegedly getting into a fight with someone they knew in the restroom of the McDonald's. The shooter left on foot and has not yet been apprehended. (FOX 10 News Phoenix) Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson settled a Super Bowl bet with a teammate by hosting a lemonade stand in Phoenix Monday afternoon. The lemonade stand drew many teammates and over 2,000 fans to Los Olivos Park. Flower Child, a restaurant in Phoenix, donated the lemonade and cookies, with the event raising $5,000 for Phoenix Suns Charities. (Phoenix Patch) The Phoenix art community is rallying behind one of its own after he was hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis. Pablo Luna, a well-known muralist, has displays across the Valley on buildings such as Joe's Diner in the Melrose District. Luna has been painting murals in Phoenix for the past 25 years. It's not known when Luna will be released from the hospital and friends have started a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses. (The Arizona Republic) From our sponsor: Hey Phoenix, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Phoenix: Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (9:30 AM) Family Time - Foothills Branch Library (10:30 AM) Stage Techniques - Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (1:00 PM) From my notebook: Phoenix Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was found deceased near 19th Ave. & Rose Ln. on Dec 24, 2021. Click to see the sketch. (Facebook) The Phoenix Community Alliance and Artlink Phoenix are inviting you to the 6th Annual Creative City Symposium today from 4:00 pm to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom! (Facebook) 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: March into Wellness with Splendido! (March 3) Add your event For sale: Horse Saddles (Details) Add your item 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 head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for 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.