Two Utah Officers Ki**ed Responding to Domestic Vi*lence Call
D**dly Incident in Tremonton
Two police officers were sh*t and ki**ed over the weekend while responding to what authorities later confirmed was a domestic vi*lence call in Tremonton, Utah.
Brigham City Police reported that a suspect was taken into custody on Sunday, August 17. The fallen officers were identified as Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, according to the Tremonton Garland Police Department.
Sequence of Events
The tragedy began after police received multiple 911 hang-up calls. An officer arrived at the residence and spoke with someone reporting a domestic disturbance. Suddenly, a man emerged from the home and opened f*re, striking the officer.
A second officer responded shortly after and was immediately sh*t by the same suspect.
Deputy and Service Dog Also Shot
A Box Elder County sheriff’s deputy also rushed to assist. The suspect fired several rounds into his patrol vehicle, injuring both the deputy and his police dog. Thankfully, both survived and remain in “fair condition” at the hospital.
Suspect in Custody
According to reports, bystanders persuaded the sh**ter to surrender his w**pon. Police then a**ested him at the scene. Court records show he faces charges of capital aggravated m*rder, attempted aggravated m*rder, and misdemeanor a**ault.
Utah Governor Responds
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the a**ack “a tragic night.”
“Today, our hearts are broken. Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada gave their lives in service to their neighbors and community,” Cox said. “Abby and I join all Utahns in mourning alongside their families, the Tremonton-Garland Police Department, and every officer who puts on the uniform to protect others.”