A domestic dispute in a Scottsdale apartment near Scottsdale Road and Continental Drive turned fatal on May 19, 2016. Neighbors reported a disturbance on a Thursday afternoon; inside the residence a confrontation between 64-year-old Joseph Soria and his 57-year-old wife, Maria Soria, ended when Maria allegedly shot Joseph in the neck with a handgun.

Joseph Soria was taken to a local hospital in extremely critical condition and later died of his injuries. The Scottsdale Police Department, which had first responded to a domestic violence call, upgraded the inquiry into a homicide investigation. Maria Soria was arrested and initially charged with domestic violence aggravated assault as authorities said they intended to recommend a homicide charge.

The investigation was ongoing and left a family torn apart by a single violent episode. If anyone knew Joseph or witnessed events around the apartment that afternoon, please share information with the Scottsdale Police Department.