LISTEN: Man who killed Provo Officer Joseph Shinners sentenced
Jun 4, 2024, 6:20 PM | Updated: 9:08 pm
A photo of Provo Police Officer Joseph Shinners in the courtroom Tuesday. The man who killed Shinners was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Shinners. (KSL TV)
(KSL TV)
PROVO, Utah — The man found guilty of killing Provo police officer Joseph Shinners was sentenced Tuesday.
LISTEN: KSL TV’s Shara Park gives details from the courtroom:
Judge Kraig Powell sentenced Matt Hoover, 45, to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
“The loss of Joseph Shinners has left an irreplaceable void in his family’s lives, our police department, and city,” a Provo Police Department press release said. “His selfless acts of kindness towards strangers, the downtrodden and those in need set him apart as a remarkable individual.”
“Today we thank Judge Powell for upholding accountability through issuance of the maximum sentence possible – recognizing the gravity of loss for Joe’s family and our greater community.”
The Provo police department said they will continue to ensure that they honor Officer Shinners’ memory and service.
On Jan. 5, 2019, Hoover shot and killed Shinners in front of a location of Bed Bath & Beyond in Orem. Shinners had a warrant out for Hoover’s arrest.
A jury found Hoover guilty of aggravated murder on Friday, March 15, 2024.
KSL NewsRadio’s Clayre Scott contributed to this story.
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