Tragedy in Utah: Family found dead, teen survivor critical
In West Valley City, Utah, the bodies of five family members, including three children, were discovered. A 17-year-old with a gunshot wound is in the hospital. The local police are conducting a murder investigation.
9:12 AM EST, December 18, 2024
A tragic discovery occurred in West Valley City, Utah. In one home, five family members, including three children, were found dead. A 17-year-old with a gunshot wound was found in the garage of the same building.
The victims include a 42-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, an 11-year-old boy, and girls aged 9 and 2. The 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds was taken to the hospital.
Tragedy in Utah: Five people died from gunshot wounds, 17-year-old in hospital
Police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku stated that the deaths of the five are under investigation. "We don't believe there is a suspect at large," said Vainuku, as quoted by NBC News.
Investigators are examining the circumstances of the incident. Interviews with neighbors and analysis of surveillance footage from cameras in the area are ongoing. Meanwhile, the police are not providing any hypotheses regarding the incident.
No theories regarding the 17-year-old family member, the sole survivor, have been specified. "At this stage, we don't know whether he is a suspect or a victim," emphasized the police spokeswoman.
The condition of the 17-year-old is too serious to interview him and determine what really happened. The investigation continues.
The family was found following the intervention of a relative. He was unable to contact the woman, the mother of the family, and asked the local police for intervention. Officers found the bodies.
