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Five Family Members Found Dead in West Valley City Homicide Investigation

By Kevin ThompsonDecember 18, 2024
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Ogden, UT — A tragic discovery unfolded Tuesday afternoon in a quiet West Valley City neighborhood, as police found five members of the same family dead inside their home. Authorities are investigating the case as a homicide, and the community remains in shock over the horrific event.

The incident began late Monday night when a concerned family member called the West Valley City Police Department after being unable to reach a woman living in the home on the 3700 block of Oxford Way. Officers responded to the residence, but after receiving no response and seeing no immediate signs of an emergency through the windows, they did not enter the home.

On Tuesday morning, the woman, who was in her late 30s, did not show up for work. The same family member, growing more concerned, went to the home and entered through the garage. Inside, they found a 17-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The family member immediately called the police around 2 p.m.

Officers arrived at the scene shortly afterward. Upon entering the home, they discovered the bodies of five deceased individuals: a 42-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, and three children, ages 11, 9, and 2. The injured teen was rushed to a nearby hospital, though his condition remains unclear. Police said they are still trying to communicate with him to learn more about the events that led to the deaths.

While authorities have not released the identities of the victims, they confirmed that all five were family members and lived in the house. At this time, it is unclear if the teen is a suspect or a victim. However, police emphasized that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community, as they have not identified any suspects at large. They have also stated that the incident appears to be isolated to the home.

“This is far beyond anything routine for our department,” said West Valley City Police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku. “We’ve had only four homicides in the entire city so far this year, and this case alone more than doubles that number. It’s absolutely horrific.”

Residents of the neighborhood, many of whom had lived there for years, expressed disbelief at the events. Michael Webster, a long-time neighbor, said he had occasionally seen the family backing out of their driveway but had little direct contact with them. “This is the kind of thing you hear about on news from big cities like L.A.,” he said, visibly shaken. “To have it happen here — it’s just a tragedy. I don’t know how anyone could do something like this. It’s just a shame.”

21-year-old Tristan Williams, who has lived in the area for the past two years, said the news left him shaken. “It’s sad, you know? So many lives, so much potential just gone,” he said. “It definitely hits close to home for me.”

West Valley City police have since obtained a search warrant for the home and are continuing their investigation. They are canvassing the neighborhood, speaking with residents and reviewing security footage in an effort to gather more information.

This horrific event has shocked not only the immediate community but also the city as a whole. With such a brutal act unfolding in what is normally a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

As of now, police have not released any further details, and the identities of the victims remain undisclosed. The West Valley City Police Department has promised updates as more information becomes available.

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