One person dead in a shooting in West Valley City
Sep 15, 2023, 6:26 PM
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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — West Valley City police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon that has left an adult male dead.
Police say the incident occurred in the area of 2800 West and 2700 South around 4:30 p.m. Law enforcement personnel also say there may have been a verbal confrontation between the suspect and victim, which ended in gunfire.
HOMICIDE: just before 4:30 PM, at about 2800 W. 2700 S., a shooting occurred. There appears to have been a verbal exchange between the victim and suspect which ended in gunfire. An adult male is deceased on scene. The suspect fled. Info about the case? Please call 801-840-4000 pic.twitter.com/xfQCXbBoJe
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) September 15, 2023
Police say the suspect has fled the scene. What led up to the shooting is unclear at this point, according to police.
If you have any information on the incident, you are asked to call West Valley City police at 801-840-4000.
This is a developing story and it will be updated.
