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Newport News man found not guilty for reason of insanity in fatal shooting of dad

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In this undated photo provided by the Misssouri State Senate, the gavel of the Missouri Senate is displayed resting on the Senate dais in Jefferson City, Missouri. The gavel was last seen on March 18, 2016, and Senate leaders fear that someone may have stolen it. (Harrison Sweazea, Missouri Senate via AP)
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News man was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal shooting of his father.

The father, 68-year-old Francis Dale Mullen, was killed in a shooting in the 400 block of Ashway Cove in March.

His son, 35-year-old Francis Mullen II, was charged with 2nd-degree murder, maliciously shooting in an occupied building, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (1st offense).

According to court records, on Wednesday Mullen II was found not guilty by reason of insanity. His status hearing is set for March 3, 2023.

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