A two-year-old remains in extremely critical condition after being pulled from a backyard pool near 7th and Glendale avenues in central Phoenix.

Patrick Battillo, known as Mr. ORNG, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor; sentencing is set for April 17. The case stems from solicitations to Peoria High students.

Phoenix crews responded to three separate calls on Camelback's Echo Canyon Trail Monday; two hikers were airlifted and a third was escorted down. Officials say heat and preparedness remain top concerns.

A 39-year-old rider, identified as Rigoberto Bencomo, died after an SUV turned left into his motorcycle at 31st and Northern in north Phoenix; detectives are investigating.

Three years after Michael Amarillas was shot inside his apartment, his family renewed a plea for tips as Silent Witness and police offer a $2,000 reward.

Multiple rounds were fired at a Phoenix police helicopter early Monday near 36th and Van Buren; three people were detained and no injuries were reported.

A standoff at an apartment complex near 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road ended with an armed suspect dead; officials say no residents were injured and state investigators will probe the shooting.

SWAT and multiple police units set up at an apartment complex in west Phoenix as officers investigate a "critical incident" near 43rd Avenue. Officials say a public information officer is en route.

An off-duty Phoenix officer was seriously injured in a South Phoenix scuffle with an alleged shoplifter; both were hospitalized and police say charges are expected.

A man was jailed after a woman found a stranger in her bed in east Mesa. Police say sexual-abuse and burglary allegations are under investigation.

A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run near 19th Avenue and Glendale Avenue in central Phoenix. Police say the driver fled; Silent Witness is asking for tips.

A west Phoenix Walmart was evacuated Saturday after a bomb threat; police searched the store and found no suspicious items.

A Glendale woman was shot outside her home Saturday; police say the husband fled and remains at large. Investigators are asking neighbors for tips.