An early October evening in Phoenix ended in a domestic shooting that killed 11-month-old Ava Mouton and her mother, 32-year-old Lanae Mouton. According to reports, on October 4, 2021, Lanae spoke with her estranged husband, Louis Mouton III, then went back into her home with Ava. Louis allegedly kicked in the door, began shooting, and located them in a bedroom closet, where both were struck. Both were taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Officers found Louis Mouton III in the parking lot and took him into custody without incident. He reportedly told investigators that spirits and aliens had instructed him to act and said he had a deal with a spirit; he also allegedly attempted to take his own life but the handgun was out of ammunition. Court documents note a prior 2017 conviction for corporal injury to a spouse in California and a 2018 temporary restraining order and divorce filing by Lanae.

Are there witnesses or neighbors who recall anything about that evening near 83rd Avenue and Thomas Road?