Ogden, UT — A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Jordanelle Reservoir that occurred in September. Greg Kyle DeBoer, who was taken into custody on Monday, is accused of fatally shooting Patrick Hayes during a road rage incident. According to court documents, DeBoer reportedly confessed to the shooting, claiming he acted in self-defense.
However, the details surrounding DeBoer’s arrest raise several questions. A probable cause statement for his arrest cites second-degree felony obstruction of justice, but it does not include charges related to Hayes’ death. The arrest documents further suggest that DeBoer was detained earlier, on November 13, after allegedly admitting to the shooting. Despite this admission, there was no probable cause statement for that detention, leading some to wonder if authorities had initially deemed his self-defense claim plausible enough to delay any charges.
The obstruction charge stems from allegations that DeBoer attempted to hide the weapon used in the shooting. Law enforcement officials have not yet filed charges related directly to the death of Hayes, but the investigation is ongoing.
The incident, which took place at the popular Jordanelle Reservoir, has raised concerns about road rage violence, with witnesses describing a heated exchange before the fatal shot was fired. Authorities have not released further details on the events leading up to the shooting, but the case continues to develop as investigators work to piece together the circumstances.
DeBoer’s arrest has prompted additional scrutiny of both his actions and the handling of the investigation. While self-defense claims are often a complicated aspect of criminal cases, the lack of immediate charges after his initial confession leaves open questions about the legal complexities involved.
As the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation, DeBoer remains in custody, facing charges for obstruction of justice, with further legal proceedings likely to follow.