Gun Violence
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
2 men face federal charges in attempted carjacking, shooting at Murray gym
A carjacking attempt that turned into a shootout in a Murray gym parking lot earlier this month has resulted in federal charges filed against two Utah men.7 days ago
Robbie Owens, KTVT via CNN
Rapper accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old girl could get plea deal
Tyrese Simmons, a man accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in a feud with another rapper, could get a plea deal.12 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Family of man shot by juvenile at TRAX station shares update on recovery
The family of a man shot at a South Salt Lake TRAX station last week is sharing their sadness over what unfolded, as they work to get support for his recovery.16 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
New Utah school safety law earns praise from victims’ families, but cost concerns persist
Family members who lost children in the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history came to Utah to celebrate a new law aimed at making schools safer.16 days ago
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press
Idaho inmate who escaped during hospital ambush faces court hearing
An Idaho white supremacist prison gang member accused of escaping from a Boise hospital that left three corrections officers with gunshot wounds is now due to have a court hearing Monday afternoon.18 days ago
Andrew Adams and Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
2 injured in shooting at TRAX stop, gunman at large
Two people were shot Thursday after a confrontation at a TRAX station, leaving one person in critical condition.22 days ago
Josh Ellis, Karah Brackin and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Victim and suspect in carjacking shooting outside a Murray gym are hospitalized
Two people were seriously injured in a shooting in a Murray gym parking lot Wednesday night.23 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
West Jordan man trying ‘to be funny’ allegedly shot and killed best friend
Investigators believe a joke between friends turned into the shooting death of a West Jordan man. The fatal mistake is also turning into a message police hope every gun owner can hear.30 days ago
Michael Houck
Teenager suspected of robbing a Roosevelt convenience store, shooting firearm
A 17-year-old boy is in police custody for allegedly holding a clerk at gunpoint and demanding cash in February.1 month ago
Alexander Campbell and Michael Houck, KSL TV
West Jordan teen sentenced for murder of teenager and aggravated robbery of another
A Utah teen was sentenced for first-degree felony murder and aggravated robbery after an extensive police investigation.1 month ago
Pay Reavy, KSL.com
Teens arrested in Taysorsville kidnapping-killing investigation to face charges as adults
Two of the three boys arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a Taylorsville man during an attempted robbery, according to police, were charged on Tuesday as adults with murder.1 month ago
Mark Jones
President Henry B. Eyring dedicates the Red Cliffs Utah Temple on Sunday
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Red Cliffs Utah Temple on Sunday.1 month ago
Dalia Faheid, Ashley R. Williams, Andy Rose and Camila Bernal, CNN
Police identify 2 homicide victims possibly tied to captured Idaho inmate and his accomplice
Two elderly Idaho men whose deaths authorities say are possibly linked to an Idaho inmate and his accomplice, who allegedly helped him escape police custody on Wednesday, have been identified, Idaho State Police announced Friday.1 month ago
Alexander Campbell
Park City local arrested for crack cocaine lab neighboring high school
Summit County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a man for operating a clandestine drug lab within 100 feet of both a High School and house of worship on Thursday.1 month ago
Debbie Worthen
Taylorsville residents grieve missing man shot over the weekend
Taylorsville residents are grieving Tuesday, following the death of Alex Franco, whose body was found in the West Desert.1 month ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Utah man sent to prison for firing gun at Amazon driver who honked at him
A Utah man was ordered Monday to spend between three and five years in prison for firing a gun toward an Amazon truck driver who honked at him and his brother in July.1 month ago
Sarah Dewberry and Jeff Winter
Pennsylvania shooting suspect barricaded with hostages in New Jersey after killing 3, town official says
A man has barricaded himself with several hostages in Trenton, New Jersey, after killing three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, according to local officials.1 month ago
Rebekah Riess, CNN
NM State Police officer killed in apparent ambush by driver he tried to help, police say
(TUCUMCARI, New Mexico, CNN) — A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said. An arrest warrant has been issued for 32-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, […]1 month ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Jury finds Matt Hoover guilty of murder of Provo police officer
An eight-person jury found Matt Frank Hoover guilty of aggravated murder on Friday.1 month ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Officers testify of chaotic scene 5 years ago in trial of man accused of killing Provo officer
The trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Provo police officer Joseph Shinners in 2019 is expected to end on Friday after prosecutors finished presenting evidence.1 month ago
Cary Schwanitz
St. George man on parole for murder sent back to prison for weapons possession
A St. George man out on parole after serving out his murder sentence has returned to prison for unlawful possession of weapons.1 month ago
Michael Houck
Man booked for fatally shooting a man in Bountiful during alleged drug deal
A man is facing murder charges after he allegedly fatally shot another man during a drug deal that resulted in at least 18 bullets being fired.2 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Police in search for shooting suspect after downtown SLC shooting
One person was injured in a downtown overnight shooting. Officers are still searching for the suspected shooter.2 months ago
