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officers shoot a man pointing a gun at them. pointing a gun at them. team 12's nico santos joins us live from the scene with the latest on our top story... that man is in the hospital after four officers say they were forced to shoot him. 7 last night in the area near 36th street and van buren. officers say they responded to reports of a man roaming with a gun and some type of protective gear on.when officers approached him he had that gun in his hand.he tried to run away.but as officers caught up to him he hid behind multiple barriers at one point using a police unit as a shield.investigators say -- two separate times the man pointed his fun at officers.that's when officers fired their weapons at him to neutralize the threat.no word how many times he was hit.but four officers each with seven years' experience or

suspect was taken to the hospital.he was in surgery earlier this morning and is expected to be ok.as the investigation continuesthe phoenix police department still has not identified this suspect.more updates throughout the morning.live in phoenixnico santos12 today. federal prosecutors announced yesterday - they will charge sheriff joe arpaio with criminal contempt of court. the charges stem from a racial profiling case where arpaio was ordered by a judge to stop targeting latinos during immigration sweeps. the judge believes arpaio ignored the orders - because he thought it would help his re-election bid. the contempt trial is scheduled to begin on december 6-th. if convicted -

months in prison. paul penzone -- the man running against arpaio for sheriff released this statement.. saying in part: "no one is above the law and today's announcement in court epitomizes the strength of the judicial system. i have utmost confidence that our voters will make the right decision to repair the damage that has been done to our community." early voting begins today for the city of phoenix special council election as well as the state general election. voters who are on the early voting list or who requested an early mail-in ballot as soon as today. if you are not scheduled to receive an early ballot.. you can request one online at maricopa-dot-vote. phoenix police are investigating after a man crashed into a wall yesterday afternoon. it happened near chandler boulevard and desert foothills parkway. the 50-year-old later died from his injuries. a woman is in serious condition this morning after a crash involving two school buses in phoenix. it happened this afternoon near 43rd avenue and union hills.

had to be extricated from her car. no one in either of the school buses was injured. the coconino national forest is proposing a new regulation for a popular trail in sedona. the new rule would prohibit all motorized vehicles from accessing the trail with the exception of the "red rock jeep tours company." many local residents say this new residents say this new regulation creates a monopoly for other jeep tours in the area. make a difference day is just a couple weeks away -- and 12 up once again with the "be a leader foundation" and its community event "taking steps towards college success". parents and students will be able to learn about organizations, programs and scholarships available to arizona students.. and then meet with more than 200 universities! best of all -- it's free! we hope to see you at civic space park in downtown phoenix on october 23rd. check out "12 news dot check out october 23rd. check out "12 news

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what at first seemed like a high school prank - has escalated into something much more. clown sightings around the country - even here in the va - concerning parents. team 12's team 12's monique griego explains what local police are doing to keep people safe - as the number of cases in the valley continues to rise... from hanging onto the back of a city bus... in detroit... to standing on a bridge with a bb gun in new york. creepy clowns... nats freaking people out - across the country... and here in the valley. with people reporting suspicious sightings to various police agencies. 51:46 hey check out this 51:46 hey check agencies. 51:46 hey

our kids against this 52 officer brandon sheffert with peoria police says while it's not illegal dress as a clown... 54;15 it crosses the line when anybody is making a anybody is making a threat whether it be in person or online...54:33 also going to a school where you could cause disruption or that line - already being crossed in several states. police in michigan say someone dressed as a creepy clown grabbed a boy on the street and cut him with a butter knife.. here in the costumed clowns accused of committing armed robbery, chasing kids students and schools. 53:47 not something to be messing around with 48 there are some very significant consequences if you do that 52 it can be anything from school consequences to getting arrested 56 on facebook - there's now a page to track phoenix clown sightings...this one alleged to have been spotted near a school in surprise..52:34 if anybody sees anything suspicious obviously call us we'd rather us come check it out and it be nothing.> and the creepy clown craze has claimed it's latest victim - ronald mcdonald.

of the fast food chain is reportedly laying low and will make limited public appearances for the time being. checking checking your hot checking checking your hot headlines now.. there are new details out today about donald trump's crude conversation with billy bush. t-m-z reports that n-b-c knew about the tape -- months before it was publicly released. they say bush was "very open" about it. hollywood" back when it happened in 2005.. and even brought it up again more recently while covering the olympics in rio. t-m-z says if n-b-c was aware of the tape - it could create a problem if they're serious about firing bush. former n-f-l quarterback tim tebow made his m-l-b arizona fall league debut yesterday in glendale - but it was his actions off the diamond that are getting national attention this morning. shortly after the game - tebow encountered a fan who had just had a seizure. witnesses say tebow stayed

paramedics arrived. you must now refer to rod stewart as sir roderick stewart. the british rocker was knighted by prince william at buckingham palace yesterday. he was honored "for services to music and charity." when the award was announced by queen elizabeth earlier this year.. stewart said it was "a monumental honor." honor."monumental said it was "a year.. stewart said it was "a monumental honor." ???toss morning juice khloe kardashian has broken the silence on how her sister kim is doing since the jewelry heist in paris.. here's what she told ellen and co-host kevin hart yesterday

khloe also confirmed what a lot of fans have already noticed -- and that is.. that the family is pulling back on social media. love them or hate them - i think most of us can agree that this new halloween costume of kim kardashian is a little insensitive. the costume features a white robe.. a long black wig.. sunglasses.. a fake gag.. rope and a large ring. the company behind it is facing a lot of backlash and it appears they have taken

cover girl's latest cover girl is actually a boy.. the make-up brand took a big step by announcing 17-year-old james charles as its newest model yesterday. charles regularly posts his make-up looks on instagram.. and has nearly half a million followers. now time for your juicy question of the morni. surveys show men will do this more than women what is

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it is weight loss wednesday here on 12 today.. and we have more tips to help you lose weight. a lot of us run to stay in shape.. but we know not everybody can or wants to. so did you good for you? according to "prevention".. after walking for just two minutes you activate genes that are responsible for metabolizing fat and carbohydrates. after 15 minutes.. walking signifcantly lowers blood sugar levels and reduces diabetes risk. and after 30 minutes.. it can reduce your risk of stroke by 30 percent. and if you walk for 150 minutes per week.. the average adult will burn 560 calories and reduce

blood pressure. still ahead still ahead still ahead on 12 today.. phoenix fashion week kicks off tomorrow and we are getting you ready for the runway. we've got tips on how to perfect the tips on how to perfect the smokey eye - that's coming up at 5:15. and donald trump goes off on senator john mccain.. we've got the video - when 12

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fighting a two-front war - with enemies on the left and the right. team 12's brian mooar has the story...

last night on "the o'reilly factor" trump did more than tweet - he unleashed his frustration with house speaker paul ryan and senator john mccain. here's what he had to say... earlier this earlier

earlier this earlier this earlier this earlier this week.. mccain would not vote for trump - instead he plans to write in senator lindsey still ahead on 12 today.. a jim henson classic is coming back to television.. the details - in your morning juice. ???bryan teases ###break### teases???bryan morning juice.in your the details - to television.. coming back classic is a jim henson on 12 today.. still ahead on 12 today.. a jim henson classic is coming back to television.. the details - in your morning juice. ???bryan teases

phoenix police phoenix police phoenix police - involved in another shooting...but this one has a very strange twist. tim tebow...he may have gone hitless in his debut..but he scored big...again... while praying over a man who had a seizure...who had a over a man while praying over a man who had a seizure...

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