West Valley shooting kills one, injures another

Jun 4, 2022, 9:17 AM | Updated: Jan 9, 2024, 11:39 am

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Police responded to reports of a shooting at around 3 a.m. in West Valley City near 2935 S Whistling Lane.

Lieutenant Steve Beardshall described the site as a “chaotic scene with a large group of witnesses.”

Upon arrival by officers, two victims were located with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital. The other is stable and making steps towards recovery.

There have been no arrests and no suspects have been identified at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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