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Man shot outside a wedding in Midvale dies

Nov 7, 2021, 10:29 AM | Updated: 11:45 am

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MIDVALE, Utah — A 28-year-old male has died after being shot outside a wedding in Midvale.

The victim has been identified by Unified Police as Oscar Vila, he was a guest at the wedding.

Police responded to a shooting at 145 East Ft. Union Boulevard on Saturday at around 11:26 PM, when they arrived they found Vila on the ground bleeding.

Life-saving measures were performed by wedding guests and police, but he was declared dead on the scene by the Unified Fire Authority.

Police have not identified a suspect, they are asking anyone with information to contact Unified Police at (801)840-4000.

This story will be updated as new information becomes available.

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