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Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Starving baby left alone for days after mum died is rescued in nick of time
Police officers in Phoenix, Arizona, discovered a newborn baby "clinging to life" after the child's mother died and the infant was left alone in the home for several days A newborn baby who had been left alone for days without food or water has been rescued after her mother died. Police discovered the infant 'clinging to life' during a welfare check at a home in south Phoenix, Arizona. Officers had responded to calls from neighbours worried because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling out from the yard before breaking down the door when there was no answer. Inside, they found a tiny baby wrapped in blankets lying next to the mother's lifeless body. One officer gently placed the infant in a stroller before paramedics arrived to provide emergency care. READ MORE: One-year-old dies in scorching car while mum 'went to the spa' as parents issued urgent heat warning Phoenix Police reported that the mother was deceased, and the baby was severely dehydrated and critically ill. The infant was rushed to the hospital, described by investigators as 'visibly emaciated'. Thankfully, police later confirmed the baby's condition has improved significantly, and the child is expected to survive. Officers told Arizona Family that they had initially seen a woman inside the home who was unresponsive through a window. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother passed away while the child remained curled up beside her on the bed. Doctors at the hospital later told us that if the officers had not acted so quickly, the baby might not have survived much longer.' Bower praised the 'quick thinking and immediate actions of the officers, as well as the neighbours who noticed something was wrong and called for help'. The newborn is now in the care of the Department of Child Safety, and police are investigating the cause of the mother's death. The miraculous rescue in Phoenix comes shortly after a horrifying discovery in Madrid, Spain, where a newborn baby girl was found decapitated, sparking a police manhunt. Medical reports confirmed the baby was born alive but was tragically killed at just five days old. Her remains were discovered in several plastic bags at a recycling centre in Loeches. The gruesome crime has shocked the community, and Spanish authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12 last year but tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. Dylan, a K-9 agent from the Central Cynological Service specialised in detecting biological remains, also participated in the investigations at the waste plant. The canine agent sniffed out several remains of the newborn in the area.
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Starving newborn baby left home alone for days after mum died is rescued last-minute by cops ‘clinging to life'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "STARVING" newborn has been rescued after its mother died and it spent days alone without food or water. Cops found the baby "clinging to life" when they visited the house in south Phoenix, Arizona. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The emaciated baby was found days afters its mother died in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The infant was discovered lying on a bed with the mother's body also in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The responding officers have been praised for handling of the baby Credit: Phoenix Police Department They were responding to a calls from neighbours who were concerned because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling into the house from the yard, and then breaking to door down when they received no response. A tiny baby wrapped in blankets can be seen lying in the bed alongside its mother's body. An officer puts the child in a stroller before medics take over and deliver life-saving care. Phoenix Police said: 'Inside the home, they discovered the mother had passed away and her baby was still alive, severely dehydrated and clinging to life. 'The baby was taken to the hospital in critical condition." Investigators described the infant as "visibly emaciated". Cops added: "We are happy to report the infant's condition has improved greatly, and they're expected to survive.' Officers told Arizona Family they had peered through the window and seen a woman who was not moving inside the home. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother had passed away while the child was still on the bed still curled up where the mother had left them. Newborn baby found decapitated and dismembered in rubbish bin as cops launch manhunt for tragic tot's mum 'It wasn't learned until well after the fact from doctors and staff at the hospital that if the police officers didn't immediately provide aid and didn't immediately go into the apartment, the child may not have survived much longer." Bower praised the "smart, immediate actions of the officers as well as the neighbours seeing something unusual and calling in for help". The baby is now being looked after by the Department of Child Safety and police are investigating how the mother died. The miracle rescue in Phoenix follows a horrific discovery in Madrid, Spain of a newborn who had been decapitated - prompting a manhunt. The baby girl was born alive - and was just five days old when she was brutally killed, doctors confirmed. Her tragic remains were found in several plastic bags in a recycling centre in Madrid, Spain. A repulsed worker made the harrowing discovery at a garbage plant in Loeches. The horror crime is being investigated by Spanish police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12, 2024 - and tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. The girl was born alive and was murdered, almost certainly with a knife, reports say.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Starving newborn baby left home alone for days after mum died is rescued last-minute by cops ‘clinging to life'
A "STARVING" newborn has been rescued after its mother died and it spent days alone without food or water. Cops found the baby "clinging to life" when they visited the house in south Phoenix, Arizona. 3 The emaciated baby was found days afters its mother died in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The infant was discovered lying on a bed with the mother's body also in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The responding officers have been praised for handling of the baby Credit: Phoenix Police Department They were responding to a calls from neighbours who were concerned because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling into the house from the yard, and then breaking to door down when they received no response. A tiny baby wrapped in blankets can be seen lying in the bed alongside its mother's body. An officer puts the child in a stroller before medics take over and deliver life-saving care. read more in us news Phoenix Police said: 'Inside the home, they discovered the mother had passed away and her baby was still alive, severely dehydrated and clinging to life. 'The baby was taken to the hospital in critical condition." Investigators described the infant as "visibly emaciated". Cops added: "We are happy to report the infant's condition has improved greatly, and they're expected to survive.' Most read in The US Sun Officers told Arizona Family they had peered through the window and seen a woman who was not moving inside the home. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother had passed away while the child was still on the bed still curled up where the mother had left them. Newborn baby found decapitated and dismembered in rubbish bin as cops launch manhunt for tragic tot's mum 'It wasn't learned until well after the fact from doctors and staff at the hospital that if the police officers didn't immediately provide aid and didn't immediately go into the apartment, the child may not have survived much longer." Bower praised the "smart, immediate actions of the officers as well as the neighbours seeing something unusual and calling in for help". The baby is now being looked after by the Department of Child Safety and police are investigating how the mother died. The miracle rescue in Phoenix follows a horrific discovery in Madrid, Spain of a The baby girl was born alive - and was just five days old when she was brutally killed, doctors confirmed. Her tragic remains were found in several plastic bags in a recycling centre in Madrid, Spain. A repulsed worker made the harrowing discovery at a garbage plant in Loeches. The horror crime is being investigated by Spanish police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12, 2024 - and tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. The girl was born alive and was murdered, almost certainly with a knife, reports say.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect sought after shooting leaves 1 person dead, another person injured in north Phoenix
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in north Phoenix on May 24 left one person dead and another person injured, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a shooting near Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road just after 3:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found two victims with "serious, life-threatening" injuries, Sgt. Brian Bower said in a statement. One of the victims was prounounced dead at the scene and the other victim was taken to the hosptial in serious condition. Both remained unidentified. Homicide detectives responded to the scene and were investigating the shooting while police officers searched for additional evidence. Bower said no suspects had been identified and asked for the public's help. "Anyone with information is encouraged to call in tips to Silent Witness," Bower said. Tips can be reported to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish. Tips can be made anonymously. This is a developing story; check back to for more details. Reach reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. at rcovarrubias@ Follow him on X, Threads and Bluesky @ReyCJrAZ. Injured: Police say 3 hospitalized after pit bull attack at Tempe home where dog survived gunfire This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: North Phoenix shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting at Phoenix hotel leaves two people hurt
The Brief A man and woman were badly injured in a Phoenix shooting early in the morning on Jan. 26. Police say the shooting happened along I-17 near Dunlap Avenue. PHOENIX - A shooting at a hotel along I-17 in Phoenix early Sunday morning left a man and woman badly hurt. What we know The Jan. 26 shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. near I-17 and Dunlap Avenue, says Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower. "Both victims were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The adult male suspect had left prior to police getting to the scene and is currently outstanding. Detectives responded to this shooting to take over the investigation," Sgt. Bower said. What we don't know Police didn't give a description of the suspect. It's not known what hotel this happened at. What led up to the shooting remains under investigation. What you can do Anyone with information should contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish speakers can call Testigo Silencioso at 480-TESTIGO. Si tiene alguna información sobre este caso, llame a la línea de Testigo Silencioso (480-TESTIGO, 480-837-8446). You can remain anonymous.
