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Analyze and summarize the following news-like text snippet: 
Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. was charged in September for opening fire on moving vehicles in the Phoenix area. Prosecutors now say they need to keep investigating the shootings before continuing the case.
Leslie Allen Merritt Jr., makes his way to appear before a judge at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Sept. 19 in Phoenix.
Arizona prosecutors moved Friday to dismiss charges against a man who was accused of repeatedly shooting at moving vehicles in the Phoenix area last summer, injuring one person and heightening fears across the region.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office asked a judge to dismiss the charges against Leslie Allen Merritt Jr., 21. Assuming the judge grants the request — which Cobb expects will happen Monday — the charges will be dismissed "without prejudice," meaning prosecutors have the freedom to refile them in the future.
The shootings began in late August and targeted moving vehicles on Interstate 10 and other roads, prompting fear in the region. Merritt was a...<|im_end|>
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The provided text appears to be a news article or similar content. A brief summary could be: Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. was charged in September for opening fire on moving vehicles in the Phoenix area. Prosecutors now say they need to keep investigating the shootings before continuing the case.
Leslie Allen Merritt Jr., makes his way to appear before a judge at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Sept. 19 in Phoenix.
Arizona prosecutors moved Friday to dismiss charges against a man who was accused of repeatedly shooting at moving vehicles in the Phoenix area last summer, injuring one ... (Further analysis would depend on the specific query.)<|im_end|>
