On a Saturday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 31-year-old Dominicko Howell was cut short. On February 27, 2021, police responded to a call of a shooting at a hotel and discovered Howell with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place in a hotel room where an altercation had broken out.
The investigation into Howell's death led authorities to Michael Edward Tupper.
Court documents revealed that Tupper, along with four other individuals, was present in the hotel room at the time of the shooting. The purpose of their gathering was reportedly to assist one of the individuals in recovering money from Howell. During the ensuing confrontation, Tupper, who was armed with a gun, shot Howell in the head.
Initial reports following the shooting mentioned that two men and a woman had been arrested on suspicion of ambushing and killing Howell at the Red Roof Inn. However, subsequent legal proceedings focused on Michael Edward Tupper. He was arrested on March 3, 2021, and faced charges of armed robbery and murder.
Ultimately, Michael Edward Tupper entered into a plea agreement, pleading guilty to one count of second-degree murder, which is classified as a class 1 dangerous felony. As a result of his plea, he was sentenced to a 15-year prison term for his role in the death of Dominicko Howell. The legal outcomes for the other individuals who were in the hotel room at the time of the incident have not been publicly detailed.
