Four more arrests made in death of Lindon teenager

LINDON, Utah — Lindon Police announced four additional arrests in the death of a 16-year-old. The arrests come two days after the first arrest, and four days after the victim’s death. 

In a statement, Lindon Police Chief Mike Brower said all of the people arrested are between the ages of 16 and 17 years old. The first arrest was of a 16-year-old male.

Brower said all five “were involved in the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim.”

Police will not release the identities or the specific charges of those arrested due to their ages.

The investigation remains active, but Lindon Police said those directly involved with the case has been arrested.

Police believe the 16-year-old’s death occurred during an altercation near the area of Lindon View Park/Murdock Trailhead.

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