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Toronto Sun
15 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
2 officers killed, 3rd wounded in Utah shooting, authorities say
Published Aug 18, 2025 • 3 minute read In this image made from video provided by KTVX, police at the scene of a shooting in Tremonton, Utah, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by KTVX via AP Two police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot and killed in Utah, and a man was taken into custody after bystanders persuaded him to drop the gun, authorities said Monday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The officers were identified as Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, of the Tremonton-Garland Police Department. A sheriff's deputy and a police dog also were shot and wounded in their car as they arrived to help at a neighbourhood in Tremonton on Sunday night. The deputy from Box Elder County was released from the hospital Monday and the dog was hospitalized in fair condition, police said. 'These officers are definitely heroes,' Police Chief Chad Reyes in neighbouring Brigham City said at a news conference Monday morning. When police respond to domestic disturbance calls, 'we really don't know what we're walking into,' he said. 'And they are one of the most dangerous events that we can be dispatched on.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police received multiple 911 hang-up calls from a home in the city. A single officer from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department arrived first and was speaking to someone at the home when the man came out with a gun, police said in a news release. Reyes said he believed the man lived at the house. 'The male opened fire on the officer, striking and killing the officer,' the news release said. A second officer from the department who responded 'was immediately fired upon by the same male suspect' and was killed, it said. After the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon, police said. Up to 50 officers from multiple agencies responded. SWAT teams arrived to clear the home and verify that there was no further threat, police said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The ranch-style home was cordoned off by yellow crime scene tape Monday. A trampoline and a blue children's pool could be seen on the front lawn. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called what happened 'a terrible and tragic night.' He posted online that he joined the state in mourning the loss 'of these courageous law enforcement officers' and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in their honour. The suspect was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, police said. The names of the wounded deputy and the suspect have not been released. Sorensen had served 17 years as a law enforcement officer and received multiple honours for his service to the community. He had recently been promoted to sergeant and was supposed to be sworn into his new role on Friday, the department said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Estrada had worked in the jail in Box Elder County and as a patrol officer before joining the Tremonton-Garland Police Department. His colleagues described him as a dedicated father and husband who loved being on patrol so he could interact with people in the community. Tremonton, which has about 13,000 people, is about 12 km north of Salt Lake City at the junction of Interstates 15 and 84. It advertises itself as 'a favourite midway stop for vacations' to destinations such as Yellowstone National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon. It also calls itself 'Utah's City of Murals' with a walking tour featuring 18 works of public art. — Associated Press writer Hannah Schoenbaum contributed reporting from Salt Lake City. Read More Crime Canada Canada Canada Columnists
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
Pilot pulls off pre-flight surprise for his grandmother
An unsuspecting grandmother got a heartwarming pre-flight surprise aboard her plane to go visit her grandson, who, little did she know, was already waiting in the cockpit to fly her there himself. Airline captain Justin Shurtz, a St. George, Utah-based pilot, told ABC News' Salt Lake City affiliate KTVX that although he wasn't originally scheduled to fly that particular route, he wanted to do something special for his grandmother's first trip out to see him. Shurtz found out his grandmother Carolyn's itinerary with American Airlines and took the wheel to help pull off a surprise aboard the final leg of her trip to Las Vegas via Chicago. "Part of that, I had to contact the crew that was operating the flight, so I called the captain, and I said, 'Hey, I have a question, and I need some help.'" Shurtz told KTVX. "She knew I was working. She was expecting me to pick her up in Las Vegas. She had no idea that I was going to show up on her flight," he added. A video shot by Gina Abinet, obtained by ABC News, captured the moment Shurtz delivered the special message over the intercom. "This is a very special flight for me," Shurtz said on the plane. "So, my grandparents raised me... they've done everything they could to help me get to where I am today." "This amazing crew that I'm flying with here today was able to help me pull it off to where my grandmother got the opportunity to fly with me to Chicago today," he continued. Shurtz said the moment she realized it was him was a moment he'll never forget. "She jumps out into the aisle and sees me standing there and the look on her face -- at that point, that's when I got nervous," he said. "I was extremely excited because it sunk in that this is real. This is actually happening." His grandmother Carolyn told the ABC News station, "I know how hard we struggled and how well they're doing -- so that was my biggest thing, just how proud he made me at that moment." He reiterated that the unwavering support of his grandparents got him to where he is today. "They supported me my entire life -- going through school, everything that we did in life, they were there backing us, pushing us to be the best of our potential, be who we could be," he said.
The Hill
15-06-2025
- The Hill
One dead after shooting at ‘No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — A person is dead after they were struck by crossfire during an incident at a 'No Kings' protest in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, police have confirmed. Salt Lake City police officers responded to the area of 151 South State Street just before 8 p.m. after hearing gunshots. Officers found one person with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and their injuries were considered life-threatening, police said Saturday. During a press conference Sunday, authorities confirmed the victim, a 39-year-old man, has died. Police said Sunday that a person acting as security fired at another man, Arturo Gamboa, who witnesses said had an AR-15 at the protest. He was hit once by gunfire and taken into custody. The 39-year-old man who died was caught in the crossfire, according to police. A camera operated by the Utah Department of Transportation appeared to capture the moment of the shooting. In the video below, which has no audio, people can be seen walking through downtown Salt Lake City carrying signs. Two people, including one wearing a bright yellow vest, can be seen running from the bottom left corner of the video north along South State Street as the crowd disperses away from the area. As some members of the crowd slowly return to the area, a Salt Lake City police squad pulls into the intersection with its lights on. Another police vehicle then passes the squad while traveling north on South State Street. The video ends after the driver of the truck seems to speak with a person in the street before traveling northward. A crew from Nexstar's KTVX saw a person believed to have been injured in the shooting being treated on scene. Salt Lake City Police initially believed the shooting involved four people in total. After getting information from witnesses, police pursued one of the suspects and took them into custody near 200 East 100 South. In total, three people were taken into custody, including a man believed to be the shooter, who also suffered a gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Brian Redd. Additional details were not available Sunday. Officials advised there are no other suspects outstanding and there is no current threat to the community. The motive of the shooting and the events leading to it are still under investigation. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall called the shooting, as well as 'violence… elsewhere in the country,' horrific. 'We deserve to feel safe, especially when exercising our First Amendment rights,' the statement continued. 'Thank you to the Salt Lake City Police Department for their quick action tonight to protect lives and support those marching peacefully. My heart is with you, SLC. We'll get through this.' Utah Governor Spencer Cox shared similar sentiments. 'The shooting at tonight's protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square. This is an active situation, and we're working closely with law enforcement to ensure accountability.' Sunday's protest in Salt Lake City was part of the 'No Kings' movement, with other protests held nationwide set to coincide with the planned celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The Hill
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Drinking sugar may be worse than eating it, study finds
PROVO, Utah (KTVX) — Drinking your sugar may be worse for you than previously thought. That is, according to a recent study conducted by Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers in collaboration with several researchers from Germany-based institutions. The study, which analyzed data from over half a million people across multiple continents, found that sugar consumed through drinks, such as soda and juice, was consistently linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Sugar from other sources reportedly showed no such link or were, in some cases, associated with a lower risk of diabetes. Karen Della Corte, the lead author on the study and a BYU nutritional science professor, said this was the first study to draw clear 'dose-response' relationships between different sugar sources and Type 2 diabetes risks. 'It highlights why drinking your sugar, whether from soda or juice, is more problematic for health than eating it,' said Della Corte. The study suggests the more problematic nature of sugary drinks may come down to differing metabolic effects. Researchers said sugar-sweetened drinks contain isolated sugars that lead to a higher glycemic impact that overwhelm and disrupt metabolism in the liver. This, in turn, increases liver fat and insulin resistance, the study says. Meanwhile, the sugars that can be found in fruits, dairy products, or whole grains do not overload the liver. The beneficial nutrients, such as fiber, fats, and proteins, help slow the blood glucose responses that dietary sugars bring. 'This study underscores the need for even more stringent recommendations for liquid sugars such as those in sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice, as they appear to harmfully associate with metabolic health,' Della Corte said. 'Rather than condemning all added sugars, future dietary guidelines might consider the differential effects of sugar based on its source and form.' The study has been published in the Advances in Nutrition journal.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her
A cat who survived a nearly 400-foot fall will live the rest of her nine lives with the woman who came to her rescue. As rescue crews searched a ravine at Bryce Canyon National Park for a couple that had fallen over a railing on April 29 they found something they didn't expect: a soft-sided pet carrier covered in dirt. At first, they thought it was just a backpack. But inside was the couple's 12-year-old tabby cat, who survived the 380-foot fall, according to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the animal rescue organization that took her in. The couple, Matthew Nannen, 45, and Bailee Crane, 58, allegedly climbed over a railing at Inspiration Point, which is situated along a high plateau at the top of the park's Grand Staircase, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. The couple fell and were killed. MORE: 10-year-old rescue cat becomes a model for Target The cat was bruised, shaken and suffered fractured ribs, according to the rescue organization. After veterinarians became concerned, she was sent to a specialty veterinary hospital in Las Vegas, where she received treatment for fluid in her heart, Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX reported. Staff at the rescue organization named her Mirage because it was a miracle she was alive after falling from such a height. Mirage made a full recovery after receiving emergency care from the veterinary team, Judah Battista, chief sanctuary officer of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, told ABC News. MORE: Viral cat dubbed 'largest cat anyone has ever seen' gets adopted Utah Department of Public Safety pilot Chelsea Tugaw was among the search and rescue team that day and "never forgot" Mirage, the animal sanctuary said. "We couldn't believe the cat was alive. I thought she was injured and was uncertain of her future," Tugaw said in a statement. "It gave me a lot of comfort when I found out she was going to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to get the help she needed." Tugaw came to the rescue again and adopted Mirage -- with a blessing from the family of Mirage's late owners, according to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. "I'm so ecstatic to be taking Mirage home," Tugaw said. "I hope I can give her the perfect retirement life and let her be a nice lazy cat in her old age." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Best Friends Animal Society (@bestfriendsanimalsociety) Mirage has been given a "second chance," Battista said. "This reunion offers a glimmer of hope and light to a tragic beginning, and we're thrilled that Mirage will live out her golden years in such a loving home with Chelsea," Battista said. "We couldn't ask for a better ending for this sweet girl." Battista reminded animal lovers that there are still "countless cats" like Mirage still in need of loving homes. "You can be a hero for them," Battista said. Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her originally appeared on
