Mark Maxwell, 35, of Victorville, California, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at a home on Sitting Bull Street on September 21, 2016. A 911 call that evening reported a disturbance between Maxwell and his roommate; deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department discovered Maxwell’s body when they arrived.

Investigators say the roommates had an ongoing conflict that escalated over several hours. Maxwell left the residence briefly and returned; the confrontation intensified when he forced his way back into the house, and the roommate shot him. The roommate was interviewed and released while the District Attorney’s office reviewed the case.

The District Attorney decided not to file criminal charges, concluding there was insufficient evidence to disprove the roommate’s claim of self-defense. Maxwell’s family continues to seek answers about what happened that night.