18-year-old dead after West Valley shooting
May 17, 2020, 8:05 AM
West Valley City police continue to look for the suspect in the shooting that fatally wounded an 18-year-old. Photo: KSL TV
WEST VALLEY CITY — An 18-year-old taken to the hospital after a shooting at Kings Pointe Park is dead, West Valley City police say.
Police said they got calls about a possible shooting in the West Valley park just after 6 p.m. Saturday.
At approx. 6:10 pm we were called out to a shooting at Kingspointe Park. Two groups met at the park, a confrontation followed in which an 18 year old male was shot. He is in critical condition and was taken to the hospital. The suspect fled the scene. Investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/tf7xHSUfSd
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) May 17, 2020
According to police, the teen was shot after a confrontation between two groups that met at the park. Police are still looking for the suspect, whom they say fled the scene.
The 18-year-old victim was initially hospitalized in critical condition. Police have not released that person’s name, but said they would do so after notifying family.
The 18yo victim from shooting at Kings Pointe Park has passed away from his injuries. His name will be released once appropriate notifications have been made. Suspect in this case is still outstanding. The investigation is underway. Anyone with info is asked to call 801-840-4000. pic.twitter.com/jvwAy1xYWV
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) May 17, 2020
Anyone who knows something that may help the investigation should call West Valley City Police at 801-840-4000.
