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Mesa Police Submit Negligent Homicide Case Against AG Investigator in Neighbor’s Fatal Shooting

Prosecutors in Maricopa County now review the weeks-long Mesa investigation to determine whether to file charges.

Overview

  • Detectives sent a recommendation of one count of negligent homicide against DuLance Morin, 47, to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
  • Maria Lewis, 32, was found shot to death on Feb. 28 near the front door of Morin’s Mesa home after officers were called before dawn.
  • Mesa police say their submission followed multiple search warrants, extensive interviews, and forensic analysis, with no motive disclosed.
  • Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Morin remains on administrative leave and expressed confidence in an independent prosecutorial review.
  • The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 58 voiced support for Morin and urged the public to withhold judgment until the case review concludes.