In a tragic incident at WestFest carnival in West Valley City, Utah, three people, including an 8-month-old infant, were shot and killed amid an altercation between two groups. Police officers present at Centennial Park were attempting to de-escalate the situation when a 16-year-old from one group allegedly fired a gun. Despite the officers’ attempts to intervene, one officer returned fire without hitting anyone.
The fatalities included the infant, a 41-year-old woman identified as a bystander, and an 18-year-old male, who was part of the disputing group. Two teenagers, aged 17 and 15, were also injured, receiving gunshot wounds to their arms, though their ties to the involved groups remain unclear, and their current conditions are unknown.
The 16-year-old shooter has been taken into custody, although his name has not been disclosed. This incident has shaken the community of West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City with a population of around 134,000, highlighting concerns about gun violence, especially in public spaces.
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