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Are there other suspects in the freeway shooter case?

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Leslie Allen Merritt Jr., the man authorities had accused in a series of shootings on Phoenix freeways in 2015 before ...

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How did Merritt's attorneys say prosecutors intentionally misled the grand jury?

Merritt’s attorneys said prosecutors intentionally misled the grand jury by asserting that the shots had been fired days beforehand.

Who tweeted "We got him"?

Indicative of the how high-profile the case was, Gov. Doug Ducey stepped into the fray moments after Merritt's arrest and posted on Twitter, "We got him!" The tweet drew immediate criticism from those who said Ducey had implied that Merritt was guilty.

Did the detective get fired from Merritt's gun?

Investigators who analyzed the four crime-scene bullets said with “100 percent certainty” they were all fired from Merritt’s gun, according to the lawsuit.

Has anyone been named in the Freeway Shooter case?

To date, investigators have not named any other suspects in the freeway shooter case. The Department of Public Safety has remained mum about any work being done on the case.

Who is Merritt's attorney?

Merritt's attorney, Jason Lamm, declined to comment Thursday about the settlement and the allegations against the state, citing the continuing nature of that part of the case.

Did DPS use a flawed methodology?

The lawsuit contended the DPS crime lab used " flawed methodology" and that DPS officials knew Merritt's gun couldn't have been involved in one of the shootings but tweaked the timeline to fit their theory.

Who oversaw the Merritt case?

Former County Attorney Bill Montgomery, who oversaw the Merritt prosecution, had indicated in the past that charges could be refiled.

Did Merritt's attorneys win a settlement?

Merritt’s attorneys have won an undisclosed settlement from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in a federal court lawsuit. The jury trial of Merritt’s lawsuit against the state of Arizona has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Who was arrested in the 2015 Phoenix shooting?

Leslie Merritt Jr., who was once arrested and accused of involvement in the 2015 freeway shootings in Phoenix, testified in court on Nov. 2 as his civil lawsuit moves forward.

When did the Arizona jury reject the landscaper's lawsuit?

PHOENIX - An Arizona jury on Nov. 6 rejected a landscaper’s lawsuit against the state over his arrest in metro Phoenix’s 2015 freeway shootings.

Did Merritt get cleared of the shooting?

This past summer, a judge who is not connected to the civil case took the rare step of issuing an order declaring that Merritt had been officially cleared of criminal allegations in the shooting case.

What charges did the suspect face in the first four shootings?

29 and 30. The agency says the suspect faces a range of charges that include criminal endangerment, assault and unlawful discharge of a firearm.

Who tweeted the news of the arrest?

Ducey tweeted the news of the arrest.

Why was the man arrested in the Sept 11th search?

He was arrested on an alleged probation violation stemming from marijuana found in the man's house during a Sept. 11 search. The search was based on a tip that he was violating probation by possessing a gun. The man had been sentenced to probation for excessive speeding and fleeing from police.

What agencies are involved in the Arizona investigation?

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said state troopers have stepped up patrols, while other agencies assisting in the investigation have included Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa police as well as the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Who witnessed the Walmart arrest?

Brandon Copeland said he witnessed the arrest of the suspect as he did some Friday night shopping at the Walmart. He was struck at the military-style response as officers stormed the crowded store with semiautomatic weapons and came out with the man in handcuffs.

What did Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. do?

Leslie Allen Merritt Jr.'s Facebook page, confirmed by his father, indicated he worked as a landscaper and was a gun enthusiast, but there was no indication as to why he might have been shooting at cars on the freeways.