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16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody After WestFest Shooting Leaves Three Dead

Detectives have begun interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the events that led the teenager to open fire.

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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)
A mass shooting has occurred at WestFest, an annual city festival in Utah's West Valley City.

Overview

  • Three people were killed at WestFest, including an eight-month-old infant, a 41-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man.
  • Two teenagers—a 17-year-old female and a 15-year-old male—were shot in the arm and a pregnant woman was hurt while fleeing the scene.
  • Police officers working the festival broke up a verbal dispute at Centennial Park before the suspect opened fire at around 9:20 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Officers returned fire without hitting the shooter and took the 16-year-old into custody shortly after the incident.
  • Detectives are interviewing witnesses and urging anyone with information to contact West Valley City police as they probe the motive.