A federal jury in Arizona has convicted Derick Lee Myron, 45, of Tuba City, of second-degree murder and a slate of related charges in an April 29, 2024 shooting on the Navajo Nation that left one person dead and two others wounded. The verdict came after an eight-day trial. Sentencing is set for May 19, 2026, and the firearm, assault, and robbery convictions could add years to any prison term.
What the jury decided
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, jurors found Myron guilty of one count of second-degree murder, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, four counts of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of robbery.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said sentencing is scheduled for May 19, 2026 in Phoenix and that the remaining convictions could add more than a decade to any prison term.
How prosecutors say the attack unfolded
Prosecutors say the violence started in Cameron on the Navajo Nation on April 29, 2024, when Myron shot an unarmed man and wounded two others. He then stole a pickup truck, ran over the man he had already shot, and abandoned the vehicle in a nearby canyon.
The incident triggered a temporary shelter-in-place order for residents and a multi-agency search, as reported by The Associated Press.
Arrest and investigation
Myron was located at a Tuba City residence and taken into custody without incident on May 2, 2024, according to the Navajo Nation Office of the President. The office credited a coordinated investigation involving Navajo Nation police, the FBI’s Flagstaff office, and state and local partners.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said he was “proud” of the law enforcement response.
Penalties and next steps
A federal conviction for second-degree murder carries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to five years of supervised release. Prosecutors also note that the other convictions could add more than 10 years behind bars.
The case appears in federal court records as docket number CR-24-08050-PCT-MTL. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2026 in Phoenix.
Local coverage and defense response
Local outlets, including 12News, have covered the conviction and the upcoming sentencing hearing.
Earlier reporting noted that the public defender assigned to Myron declined to comment, according to The Associated Press.
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