AG Investigator Suspected in Mesa Mother's Death

Maricopa County Attorney's Office weighs negligent homicide charge against DuLance Morin.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:54am

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Authorities in Mesa, Arizona are investigating the shooting death of 32-year-old Maria Lewis, with an Arizona Attorney General's Office employee, DuLance Morin, identified as the suspected perpetrator. Police found Lewis lying on Morin's doorstep with a gunshot wound on February 28th.

Why it matters

This case raises concerns about the conduct and accountability of law enforcement officials, as the suspect is an employee of the state Attorney General's office. It also highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for thorough investigations into such incidents, especially when they involve individuals in positions of authority.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a call at Morin's residence near Kinetic Drive and Reliance Way, where they found Maria Lewis with a gunshot wound. Investigators are now working with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office to determine whether Morin should face a negligent homicide charge in connection with Lewis' death.

  • On February 28, 2026, police found Maria Lewis with a gunshot wound on DuLance Morin's doorstep.

The players

DuLance Morin

A 47-year-old employee of the Arizona Attorney General's Office who is the suspected perpetrator in the shooting death of Maria Lewis.

Maria Lewis

A 32-year-old Mesa, Arizona woman who was found dead with a gunshot wound on the doorstep of DuLance Morin's residence.

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What they’re saying

“We must thoroughly investigate any incident involving law enforcement to ensure accountability and justice.”

— Maricopa County Attorney

What’s next

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office will decide whether to charge DuLance Morin with negligent homicide in the death of Maria Lewis.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for rigorous oversight and transparency when law enforcement officials are involved in violent incidents, in order to maintain public trust and ensure equal application of the law.