Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Utah Festival Shooting Kills Infant and Two Others
On Sunday night, during WestFest in Utah, a terrible event occurred.
Someone began shooting, and tragically, three people lost their lives, including a baby only eight months old!
Also killed were a woman and a young man.
Two teenagers were hurt in the shooting.
Police have apprehended a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting.
The event happened near some rides at Centennial Park during the festival.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the shooting, which started after a dispute between two groups.
A shooting at WestFest in West Valley City, Utah, resulted in three fatalities.
The victims included an 8-month-old infant, an 18-year-old man, and a 41-year-old woman.
The shooting occurred during the last night of the WestFest festival.
Two teenagers were injured in the incident.
A 16-year-old male suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting.
- Who
- An 8-month-old infant, an 18-year-old man, and a 41-year-old woman were killed; two teenagers were injured; a 16-year-old male is in custody.
- What
- A shooting occurred at WestFest, resulting in three deaths and two injuries.
- When
- Sunday night
- Where
- Centennial Park, West Valley City, Utah, during WestFest
- Why
- An altercation between two groups escalated into gunfire; the specific reason is unknown pending investigation.
- Location
- Centennial Park, West Valley City, Utah
- Event
- WestFest annual carnival
- Fatalities
- 3 (infant, 18-year-old male, 41-year-old female)
- Injured
- 2 teenagers
- Suspect
- 16-year-old male
Sources
WestFest Carnival Shooting: Three, Including 8-Month-Old Infant, Killed At Centennial Park In Utah
Three people, including infant, killed in carnival shooting near Salt Lake City
Utah carnival shooting: Three, including eight-month-old baby, killed; 16-year-old boy in police custody
