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Three Killed and Two Wounded in Mass Shooting at WestFest in Utah

Authorities have detained a 16-year-old suspect, with detectives interviewing witnesses to explore possible motives following the carnival shooting

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What happened at WestFest carnival in Utah's West Valley City? Mass shooting leaves 3 dead, including 8-month-old baby (For representation)

Overview

  • The shooting erupted around 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Centennial Park when officers responding to a verbal altercation saw a 16-year-old open fire in front of carnival rides.
  • Three victims—a 41-year-old woman bystander, an 18-year-old man involved in the dispute, and an 8-month-old infant—were killed.
  • Two teens, a 17-year-old female and a 15-year-old male, were shot in the arm, and a pregnant woman was injured while fleeing over a fence.
  • West Valley City officers returned fire without hitting the suspect before taking the teenager into custody at the scene.
  • Detectives are interviewing witnesses and assessing potential gang ties as part of the ongoing investigation