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South Salt Lake, Utah — Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a homicide that occurred during a Saturday night shooting in South Salt Lake. Salman Ahmed, 21, was detained on Sunday, April 27, and taken into custody for questioning regarding the fatal shooting that took place at 11:40 p.m. near 2531 South and 400 East. Ahmed, who was identified as a person of interest shortly after the shooting, was apprehended before 1 p.m. on Sunday without incident. A routine records check revealed a concerning criminal history, which includes multiple felonies and charges dating back to 2022. In November…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday after he attempted to flee from a Salt Lake City Police officer by jumping into the Jordan River. The man, identified as Rafael Robles Sanchez, faces multiple charges, including failure to stop at the command of law enforcement, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia offenses. The incident unfolded on the Jordan River Parkway Trail, where an officer patrolling the area noticed a man pushing a stroller. The officer, whose emergency lights were activated, observed the man briefly look at the vehicle before quickly abandoning the stroller and running away…