In May, the Arizona Republic records a murder in the early stages of an investigation. If you have any hints about incidents we have reported, or incidents we have missed, please send your information to: https://azcentral.formstack.com/forms/homicide_tips.
Below is a list of known murders under investigation.
Walter Morman IV, 24, shot near 19th Northern Avenue, Phoenix
what happened: Phoenix police were conducting welfare checks when they discovered a man with a gunshot wound. He was confirmed dead at the scene. Police are investigating it as a homicide.
where and when: May 9 at approximately 5:30 am near 19th Street and Butler Drive.
Arrest and Indictment: No arrests have been made yet.
For more information: In this case, if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they will be asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Aloysius Mamattah, 28, shot dead in Phoenix
what happened: Phoenix Police have been called to investigate reports of injuries. They found a man with a bullet wound. Police said he died at the scene.
where and when: Near 27th Street and Bethany Home Road at about 3:00 am on May 9th.
Arrested or Prosecuted: No arrests have been made yet.
For more information: In this case, if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they will be asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Danielle Cassidy, 66, found with ‘clear signs of trauma’
what happened: Police received a call about an “unknown trouble” from a caller who said he found an injured and unresponsive man. Responding officers found a man with “clear signs of trauma,” according to Phoenix Police.
where and when: Before 5:30 a.m. on May 7, in the 32nd Street and Cactus Road area.
Arrest and Indictment: No arrests have been made yet.
For more information: In this case, if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they will be asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward.
18-year-old Jeremiah Aviles dies in Mesa while graduating
what happened: Police said they found Jeremiah Aviles dead inside the Mesa home after responding to a call to the shooting. Avilés was part of his football team at Mesa’s Reds, a senior set graduating from Mountain High School in a few weeks.
when and where: Just before 2am on May 6th, near Lindsey Road and University Drive in Mesa.
arrest: The suspect was not arrested.
Errol Morgan, 30, stabbed to death in Phoenix
what happened: Phoenix police responded to a call about the stabbing. When officers arrived on the scene, they found an adult male with a stab wound. Firefighters confirmed the man’s death at the scene, police said.
Detectives took over the investigation and found that the stabbed man and the suspect had a knife fight before he was stabbed. Police say the suspect is believed to have left the area and injured himself before police arrived.
where and when: Around 10:19 a.m. on May 3 around 48:00th Washington Street in Phoenix.
Arrest and Indictment: An unidentified man was detained and made a statement in his defense. He was released from custody and his charges were submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.
For more information: In this case, if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they will be asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Tanner Lewis, 18, dies of gunshot wound in Mesa
what happened: Police said 18-year-old Tanner Lewis was found with a gunshot wound to the head after responding to a shooting call. Police said the man was taken to a hospital where he later died.
As a result of the investigation, police said they learned that four people had broken into the house Lewis was in and a confrontation had erupted. Police believe a 17-year-old boy pulled out a gun and shot Lewis during the fight. Those who entered the house fled and headed for Mesa’s residence.
when and where: April 30th around 5pm near 16th Street and Warner Drive at Apache Junction.
arrest: A 17-year-old boy whose identity is unknown because he is underage has been arrested and taken to prison.
For more information: Apache Junction Police has asked anyone with information to call the department at 480-982-8260.
