Crime
Angelo Amor killed in Glendale Police shooting
A second man was discovered at the scene with critical injuries.
Glendale, AZ – Authorities have confirmed that a man, identified as Angelo Amor, is deceased and another individual is critically injured following an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
The Glendale Police Department reported that the situation unfolded around 7:00 p.m. when officers responded to a domestic violence call near 47th and Glendale Avenues.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with a woman who alleged that a man had threatened her with a firearm. Before law enforcement arrived, the man fled the scene in a vehicle.
Shortly after, a vehicle matching the suspect’s description was spotted near 47th Avenue and Diana. Officers also observed an individual outside the vehicle who fit the suspect’s description.
Officers instructed the man to show his hands, and he initially complied. However, according to police, the situation escalated when the suspect dropped his hands and appeared to reach for something. In response, one of the officers discharged their weapon, striking the individual.
The man, later identified as Angelo Amor, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second man was discovered at the scene with critical injuries.
It is unclear how he sustained his injuries, and authorities are investigating the relationship between Amor and the injured individual.
The Glendale Police Department confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident. The case has been handed over to the Peoria Police Department for further investigation to ensure an impartial review of the officer-involved shooting.
Authorities have yet to release the identity of the critically injured man or details about the weapon allegedly involved in the incident. Glendale Police emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper channels.
Crime
Elgin Public Schools Teacher Holly Hill Dies From Complications Two Years After Drinking Poisoned Margarita
ELGIN, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has launched a formal investigation into the death of Holly Hill, a 30-year-old teacher, wife, and mother from Elgin, Oklahoma, who died last week from long-term medical complications reportedly caused by ingesting a poisoned margarita at a local restaurant in 2023.
OSBI officials confirmed that the investigation began at the request of Comanche County District Attorney Kyle Cabelka following Hill’s death on Thursday.
According to Hill’s family, her health issues began on Valentine’s Day 2023, when she dined at Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill in Elgin.
During the evening, Hill ordered a second margarita that, unbeknownst to her, contained a highly caustic industrial cleaning chemical rather than the intended cocktail ingredients.
“Her mouth was on fire, and she knew something wasn’t right,” recalled Kelly Hunter, Hill’s mother. “She immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom, started throwing up, and rinsing her mouth out with water.”
The ingestion caused severe internal burns to Hill’s esophagus and digestive tract, leading to two years of intense medical treatment.
Hill underwent more than 60 medical procedures, including repeated esophageal dilations and surgeries, as doctors attempted to repair the extensive damage.
Despite her deteriorating health, Hill continued teaching at Elgin Public Schools, where she was described as a dedicated educator loved by her students and colleagues.
In the days leading up to her death, Hill’s family believed she was finally recovering.
On October 17, doctors reportedly told them that her esophagus appeared to be healing. However, her condition suddenly worsened, and she went into cardiac arrest as medical staff prepared to transfer her. “As they were trying to get her ready to transport her, they lost her pulse,” Hunter said.
Hill’s family previously filed a civil lawsuit against Hacienda Las Margaritas, which was settled confidentially earlier this year, according to their attorney.
Following her death, the family is renewing calls for accountability and public awareness.
“The number one thing we really want at this point is for people to be aware of what happened at that restaurant and to quit supporting them,” Hunter said. “We want them to be held accountable for taking my daughter’s life. It might have been a long fight, but ultimately, they are the cause.”
The restaurant has not issued a recent public statement regarding Hill’s death. In a 2023 social media post, management wrote:
“We have never walked away from responsibility and will continue to support them in any way possible while our insurance company is on the case.”
Local officials confirmed that Elgin Police requested assistance from OSBI, and investigators are now reviewing evidence related to the original 2023 incident and Hill’s recent death.
In a statement, Elgin Public Schools expressed deep sorrow over Hill’s passing, describing her as “an Owl through and through” and asking the community to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers.
Hill leaves behind her husband and young child, as well as a community still reeling from a tragedy that began with what should have been an ordinary night out.