Agent with Arizona Attorney General's Office Involved in Fatal Shooting of Mesa Woman

47-year-old Dulance Morin was named as the person involved in the shooting that killed 32-year-old Maria Lewis.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:21pm

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An agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, 47-year-old Dulance Morin, has been identified as the person involved in the shooting that killed 32-year-old Maria Lewis in Mesa, Arizona. Lewis, a mother of seven, was shot and killed on Morin's doorstep on February 28th. Morin has not been arrested, and the Attorney General's Office has placed him on administrative leave pending the police investigation.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about the use of force by law enforcement officials and the need for thorough investigations into such incidents, especially when they result in the death of a civilian. It also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability when government agents are involved in violent incidents.

The details

According to the police, officers responded to a welfare check at Morin's home and found Lewis, who had died from an apparent gunshot wound. Morin has been employed by the Arizona Attorney General's Office since February 2016, and the office has stated that it is fully cooperating with the Mesa Police Department's investigation and will conduct an internal review.

  • The incident occurred on February 28, 2026 around 2:30 a.m.
  • Morin has been employed by the Arizona Attorney General's Office since February 2016.

The players

Dulance Morin

A 47-year-old agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office who was involved in the shooting that killed Maria Lewis.

Maria Lewis

A 32-year-old mother of seven who was shot and killed on Morin's doorstep on February 28, 2026.

Albert Mendivil

The husband of Maria Lewis, who was at home with their children when the incident occurred.

Arizona Attorney General's Office

The government agency that employed Dulance Morin as an agent, and which has placed him on administrative leave pending the investigation.

Mesa Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Maria Lewis.

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What they’re saying

“I can confirm DuLance Morin has been employed by the Attorney General's Office since February 2016. He was placed on administrative leave this weekend pending the Mesa Police Department's investigation. The Attorney General's Office is fully cooperating with the Mesa PD investigation and will conduct an internal review.”

— Arizona Attorney General's Office

What’s next

The Mesa Police Department's investigation into the shooting incident is ongoing, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office has stated that it will conduct an internal review of the matter.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability when law enforcement officials are involved in the use of deadly force, especially when it results in the death of a civilian. It also underscores the importance of thorough and impartial investigations to ensure that justice is served and public trust is maintained.