CRIME, POLICE + COURTS

Police identify 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting

Dec 5, 2018, 3:35 PM | Updated: 6:21 pm

Anthony Ray Borden-Cortez, 18, was identified as the armed robbery suspect shot and killed by police in Ogden on Tuesday.

OGDEN — Police say the armed robbery suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday is Anthony Ray Borden-Cortez, 18, of Ogden.

In a news conference Wednesday, police say Borden-Cortez was wanted in a string of several armed robberies in Weber and Davis Counties. Tuesday, detectives spotted a stolen vehicle at an apartment complex in Ogden they believed had been driven by the suspect in the robbery.


Ogden Police Deputy Chief Eric Young told reporters police used a tire-flattening device, then watched as Borden-Cortez tried to drive away. According to Young, Borden-Cortez struck two other vehicles as well as a police vehicle while fleeing.

Young says that’s when officers approached the stolen vehicle and told Borden-Cortez to get out. Police say an officer opened fire after Borden-Cortez pointed a gun at him. That gun turned out to be a BB gun.

“It had a brown stock, it had a black barrel, and as you looked at it, you would have thought it was a rifle,” says Young.

Borden-Cortez was taken to the hospital, where he died.

According to Young, despite training and attempts to deescalate tense situations, the officers must do what they need to in order to keep the public and themselves safe.

“Trust me when I say our officers don’t want to deal with these kinds of situations,” Young explains. “Their families do not want to be put in these types of situations. It’s hard on the officers, it’s hard on the families, it’s hard on the department.”

Detectives from Ogden, Woods Cross, Layton, and Roy are still searching for another suspect.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Crime, Police + Courts

Exclusive video obtained by KSL NewsRadio shows Salt Lake hit-and-run in the Avenues neighborhood. ...

Eric Cabrera

WATCH: Exclusive video shows woman survives Salt Lake City hit and run

KSL NewsRadio has exclusively obtained footage of a Salt Lake City hit-and-run, where a woman was struck while out for a run in the Avenues.

13 hours ago

Defense attorney John Prior questions David Warwick during Chad Daybell's preliminary hearing in Fr...

Emma Keddington

Judge orders gag order for upcoming Chad Daybell case

Judge Steven Boyce has issued a gag order in the Chad Daybell case, after Daybell's attorney spoke with a media outlet.

14 hours ago

12 year old driver shown driving erratically on freeway...

Sam Herrera

WATCH: Police release dash cam footage of 12-year-old driver

The Utah Highway Patrol said the 12-year-old driver stole her mom's car. The girl was briefly arrested before being released to her parents.

16 hours ago

(Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio)...

Simone Seikaly

Possible carjacking in West Valley City leads to car fire, ramp closure

The UHP said a car was following another car eastbound on the 201 and moved onto the ramp toward NB I-15 when one car rolled and caught fire.

17 hours ago

(Loren Richardson via KSL.com)...

Simone Seikaly

Brighton resident charged with aggravated assault for confronting snowboarder

According to court documents, and based on witness accounts, Brighton resident Keith Robert Stebbings threatened a snowboarder with a shotgun.

17 hours ago

IRS texts are bogus. Picture shows a sign saying "warning, scam alert" on a keyboard...

Britt Johnson

Millions to be paid for Utah’s largest real estate scheme settlement

Over $10 million in refunds will go to victims of a Utah-based real estate scheme following the settlement of a lawsuit.

1 day ago

Sponsored Articles

Mother and cute toddler child in a little fancy wooden cottage, reading a book, drinking tea and en...

Visit Bear Lake

How to find the best winter lodging in Bear Lake, Utah

Winter lodging in Bear Lake can be more limited than in the summer, but with some careful planning you can easily book your next winter trip.

Happy family in winter clothing at the ski resort, winter time, watching at mountains in front of t...

Visit Bear Lake

Ski more for less: Affordable ski resorts near Bear Lake, Utah

Plan your perfect ski getaway in Bear Lake this winter, with pristine slopes, affordable tickets, and breathtaking scenery.

front of the Butch Cassidy museum with a man in a cowboy hat standing in the doorway...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking Back: The History of Bear Lake

The history of Bear Lake is full of fascinating stories. At over 250,000 years old, the lake has seen generations of people visit its shores.

silhouette of a family looking over a lake with a bird in the top corner flying...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

8 Fun Activities To Do in Bear Lake Without Getting in the Water

Bear Lake offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy without having to get in the water. Catch 8 of our favorite activities.

Wellsville Mountains in the spring with a pond in the foreground...

Wasatch Property Management

Advantages of Renting Over Owning a Home

Renting allows you to enjoy luxury amenities and low maintenance without the long-term commitment and responsibilities of owning a home.

Clouds over a red rock vista in Hurricane, Utah...

Wasatch Property Management

Why Southern Utah is a Retirement Paradise

Retirement in southern Utah offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. Find out all that this region has to offer.

Police identify 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting