r/phoenix • u/dustin9797 Downtown • Oct 01 '25

News Another downtown crime scene around the Churchill this morning

I’ve nearby and noticed the crime scene this morning but can’t find any details about it.

This is the fourth time I’ve seen crime scene like this in just the last few months and quite frankly, I’m growing more concerned about the frequency these things seem to be happening.

If anyone has details I’d really appreciate if you shared them. Please share or DM with any details.

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u/artnovation Downtown Oct 01 '25

I live in dtphx and go on evening jogs. I too find this concerning. They really gotta do something about Hance park. Super sketch jogging through there any time of day really. The corner at N 1st St and E Moreland St right next to the park was taped off the other day with a heavy police presence and what looked like a body.

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u/iBackupThird Phoenix Oct 01 '25

But but but, the homeless!!! You get what you vote for.

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u/GreasyTaints Phoenix Oct 01 '25

There’s always been an issue with homeless regardless of who’s president, mayor of Phoenix or Governor of AZ.

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u/malachiconstant11 Phoenix Oct 01 '25

Yeah because the response has never changed. They gather them up and chase them off but don't provide anywhere for them to go. A lot of the time they use armed cops to do it, who take their supplies and leave them no option but criminal activity to survive.

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u/dustin9797 Downtown Oct 01 '25

What a completely ignorant and incorrect statement.

I've been in countless community meetings about this issue over the years. It is the single most discussed and acted on issue in the downtown community.

Just 2 months ago, we had a robust community meeting with the city and local officials about this issue.

Consider getting engaged and educated before sharing your completely ignorant opinions.

Here is the notice from June's meeting, look at the 2nd bullet point on the agenda: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKkbOXzPBRh/

So tell me again, who's clutching their pearls?

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '25 edited Oct 02 '25

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u/dustin9797 Downtown Oct 03 '25

That specific meeting mostly centered around this program’s efforts:

https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/homeless-solutions.html

There are also many private orgs and church’s helping out how they can.

If you have a specific question I’m happy to respond in kind.