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VisitWhat will be identified as the motive behind the West Valley City murder-suicide by June 30, 2025?
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Five Family Members Found Dead in West Valley City, Utah; 42-Year-Old Father Suspected in Murder-Suicide, 17-Year-Old Son Hospitalized
Dec 18, 2024, 09:51 AM
In a tragic incident in West Valley City, Utah, five family members were found dead in their home on December 17, 2024. The deceased include a 42-year-old father, a 38-year-old mother, and their three children aged 2, 9, and 11. A 17-year-old son was discovered alive but critically injured with a gunshot wound and has been hospitalized. Police have indicated that the father is believed to have shot his family before turning the gun on himself. The discovery was made following a welfare check prompted by concerns from a relative. Investigators have obtained a search warrant for the home as they continue their investigation into this apparent murder-suicide. No suspects are believed to be at large, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind this tragic event.
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