WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Three individuals, together with an 8-month-old toddler, have been fatally shot at a Utah carnival after two teams acquired into an argument, police stated.
Cops working at WestFest at Centennial Park in West Valley Metropolis noticed the 2 teams Sunday night time.
“As they approached to interrupt up the altercation, a 16-year-old male from one of many teams pulled out a gun and fired,” the division posted on X. One officer fired again however didn’t hit anybody.
Along with the toddler, a 41-year-old lady described as a bystander was killed, police stated. An 18-year-old man in one of many teams was additionally struck by gunshots and died.
Two different teenagers, a 17-year-old feminine and a 15-year-old male, have been each hit within the arm, police stated. It was not clear in the event that they have been related to the teams concerned. Their situations weren’t identified.
The 16-year-old was taken into custody, police stated. His identify has not been launched.
West Valley Metropolis, which has about 134,000 individuals, is a suburb of Salt Lake Metropolis.
