In a back alley near McKellips and Scottsdale roads in Tempe, Arizona, the life of 43-year-old Dana Mullen was tragically cut short. On October 14, 2015, Mullen was discovered, having been fatally shot. The grim finding launched a homicide investigation that would soon lead authorities to a suspect.
Investigators determined that Mullen was acquainted with his alleged killer, 23-year-old Anwar Dogka.
While the nature of their relationship was not publicly detailed, police confirmed that the two knew one another. This connection proved crucial in the investigation, leading to Dogka's arrest the following week.
Anwar Dogka was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with Dana Mullen's death. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement did not release a motive for the shooting, leaving the community to wonder what led to the violent end of a man's life in a quiet alley. The case proceeded through the justice system, with Dogka facing the serious accusation of intentionally taking Mullen's life.
