Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – Authorities are investigating a horrific murder-suicide that left five members of a Utah family dead, including a mother and her four children. Police believe the father of the family, 42-year-old John Doe, shot and killed his wife and four children before taking his own life. A 17-year-old boy survived the attack but is reported to have suffered severe brain injuries. The tragic incident took place over the weekend at a split-level home in a quiet suburban neighborhood of Salt Lake City. However, the victims were not discovered until Tuesday, when a relative who had been unable…

Ogden, UT — A brief lockdown at Ogden Preparatory Academy this morning prompted a swift response from the Ogden Police Department, which quickly determined there was no ongoing emergency or safety threat. At approximately 8:50 AM, school officials initiated a lockdown following reports of a potential emergency. The Ogden Police Department, including an on-site School Resource Officer, was promptly dispatched to the school. Within minutes of arriving, officers were able to assess the situation and confirm that there was no immediate danger to students or staff. The lockdown was lifted by 9:00 AM after authorities concluded that the reported threat…