Man arrested after construction worker found dead in WVC

May 29, 2020, 4:31 PM | Updated: Jun 10, 2020, 5:24 am

Jesus Valdez, 30, has been booked into jail on a parole violation, and is suspected in the death of a construction worker. Photo credit: SLCO

BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — West Valley City Police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a construction worker on Thursday.

Jesus Valdez, 30, was booked into jail on a parole violation.

In a tweet, West Valley City police said Valdez was arrested at a home near Indiana Avenue and Redwood Road.

Police spokeswoman Roxane Vainuku says the victim and those living nearby the construction site had a tumultuous relationship. She says there had been complaints about noise from the construction work.

According to KSL.com, a homeowner called police Thursday afternoon reporting a construction worker was injured. Vainuku says that for a time, it was unclear what had happened to the victim.

Investigators developed information about the suspect’s location and today, just before noon, arrested the suspect at a home near 1700 W Indiana Ave. the suspect’s name will be released upon booking. The victim’s name will be released upon proper notification.

— WVC Police (@WVCPD) May 29, 2020

Police say they thought he might have injured himself with construction equipment. But after an investigation, they learned the victim had been shot.

An investigation continues.

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