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‘She was our sunshine': Grieving family of child killed in Salt Lake City driveway crash asks for community support
SALT LAKE CITY () — Family is grieving the loss of a child by a slow-moving vehicle in a driveway in Salt Lake City, and they have turned to the community for support. In a organized by a family member, the child was identified as 1-year-old Jenelle Gonsalez. 'She was our sunshine, full of love, laughter, and innocence. No parent is ever prepared to say goodbye to their baby, and we are devastated,' Jacquelyn Martinez, sister-in-law to Jenelle's parents and organizer of the GoFundMe, wrote. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Child dies in hospital after slow speed crash in Salt Lake City The family is requesting assistance with covering the cost of funeral and burial services for Jenelle. Martinez wrote that money donated would help 'give Jenelle the beautiful and peaceful farewell she deserves.' Jenelle was hit by a slow-moving SUV in a driveway near 350 E Wilson Avenue in the evening on Thursday. Lifesaving measures were performed at the scene, and she was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where she later died. According to police, the driver was related to Jenelle, and he remained on the scene following the crash and has been cooperating with officers. Brent Weisberg, Salt Lake City Police Department, said that this was a 'horrible accident' and there is no foul play currently suspected. Man Labs Skincare tops our Father's Day must-have list Trump administration unveils more detailed proposal for steep 2026 spending cuts Disneyland's 70th Anniversary reflects a celebration of 'Happy' in it's special collection of merch and clothing Changes Health and Fitness shows a pickled snack, and uses the jars as workout weights Driver in Idaho crash that killed 7 people had a blood alcohol content of .20, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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SLCPD releases bodycam footage from officer-involved shooting along train tracks
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SALT LAKE CITY () — Roughly two weeks after an , the Salt Lake City Police Department has released body camera footage from the night of May 12. Carlos Felipe Ocampo-Flores, 18, has been identified as the suspect. He is facing 12 charges, including one count of failure to respond to officers' signal to stop, a third-degree felony; three counts of assault on a peace officer, all class A misdemeanors; and numerous other charges. According to the bodycam footage, approximately three shots were fired at the suspect before an officer used a TASER on him. The suspect was taken to the hospital with injuries after the shooting and later released on May 23, and he was taken into custody after being discharged. PREVIOUSLY: SLCPD identify suspect in officer-involved shooting on May 12 On May 12, around 11 p.m., two officers attempted to perform a traffic stop after seeing a car 'driving without working lights,' according to SLCPD. Ocampo-Flores is accused of accelerating past several cars at a train crossing, driving through the crossing, and losing control of the vehicle. The suspect reportedly crashed into several parked vehicles and a pole before being abandoned near 70 South 600 West. Officers searched the vehicle and found 'a small amount of marijuana.' Shortly before midnight, an officer observed a man, later identified as Ocampo-Flores, running along nearby train tracks. The officer reportedly gave several commands to stop, and the officer yelled at Ocampo-Flores not to reach for his waistband. SLCPD said the footage shows the suspect raising his right hand but holding his left arm across his waist. 'The suspect maintained his hand near his waistband area while keeping his other hand raised – appearing to have an unknown object in his hand while taking an aggressive posture,' SLCPD said. After that point, the officer fired their weapon, causing Ocampo-Flores to fall. SLCPD said the suspect appeared to throw something at the responding officer, and when additional officers arrived, the suspect was Tased. Ocampo-Flores was taken to a local hospital in stable condition and discharged on May 23. After being discharged, Ocampo-Flores was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. The officer who fired at the suspect is on paid administrative leave. Ocampo-Flores is facing the following charges: 1 count of failure to respond to officers' signal to stop, a third-degree felony 1 count of failure to stop at the command of law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor 3 counts of assault on peace officer or military service member in uniform, all class A misdemeanors 2 counts of assault/threat of violence on healthcare provider/EMS, both class B misdemeanors 1 count of failure to comply with duties at vehicle accident/property damage, a class B misdemeanor 1 count of possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor 1 count of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor 1 count of interfering with a peace officer, a class B misdemeanor 1 count of reckless driving, a class B misdemeanor Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Man shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during response to domestic violence call
Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, please call 911 immediately. SALT LAKE CITY () — A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during a response to a domestic violence call overnight. The Salt Lake City Police Department said its officers responded to the home near Judith Street and Hudson Avenue just after midnight on Tuesday, May 27. Police say the call was made by a woman who reported that her ex-husband was breaking into her home in violation of a court-issued order. The woman, who was hiding in one of the bedrooms with her two children, reportedly told police that her ex-husband had previously threatened to kill her and was inside the home. The woman also reported smelling gasoline in the area. Responding officers entered the home to intervene, and at least two officers fired their guns. The 42-year-old suspect was shot and, despite life-saving efforts, died on the scene. His identity has not been released. The woman and two children were not physically injured. SLCPD Chief Brian Redd said it was a life-threatening domestic violence call and a volatile situation where his officers worked to protect the lives of the woman and children inside the home. However, several investigations are ongoing. 'We will continue to support everyone involved as the investigation moves forward and will share additional information when appropriate,' said Redd in a press release. The Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) protocol was initiated, and the two Salt Lake City Police Officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave. The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake City is leading the OICI investigation. Feels like summer: Temperatures ramp up across the Beehive State One killed, another burned in fatal West Valley rollover Man shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during response to domestic violence call Scammers using confusion amid Trump's tariffs to trick consumers Utah has the worst nursing shortage in the country, according to study Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Three injured after man accidentally shoots the ground at shooting range
SALT LAKE CITY () — Three older adult men were injured after an accidental discharge at a Salt Lake City shooting range, according to police. Salt Lake City Police Department said that a 79-year-old man, a 78-year-old, and an 84-year-old were shooting skeet at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range. This range is managed by the (DWR) and is located on the southwest side of Salt Lake City. According to SLCPD, the 79-year-old man experienced a malfunction with his shotgun. While he was trying to clear the malfunction, he accidentally fired it while it was pointing at the ground, and two rounds were discharged. Draper police investigating 'urban explorers' who climbed 16-story structure at aquarium after hours Faith Jolley, a spokesperson with DWR, stated that the man's foot was hit, and his two friends were injured by ricocheting BBs. He drove himself to a local hospital before police arrived at the shooting range, according to SLCPD. They described his foot injury as 'moderate.' The two friends who were struck sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene and released. DWR said that nobody involved received any life-threatening injuries. Safety tips about firearms are available on . They advise the following safety guidelines when using a firearm. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the decision to fire. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to shoot. Know your target, your target's environment, and any other safety hazard before you fire. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. Three injured after man accidentally shoots the ground at shooting range Convicted killer receives life sentence for 2021 murder of his girlfriend Disneyland's castle collection: Gothic fonts, gold details, and everyday magic West Jordan wins first state softball title Visionary Homes offering $30K incentives, 4.99% rates, and new homes ready now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Salt Lake City's gang detectives recognized as Gang Unit of the Year
The Salt Lake City Police Department's Gang Unit has been named the 2025 'Gang Unit of the Year' by the Utah Gang Investigators Association for its work over the past year. 'It's a great honor. (When) you talk about Utah Gang Investigators Association, you're talking about the most elite investigators across the state. So, to be recognized by that association is an honor,' police Sgt. Robert Tycz, a member of the gang unit, said Wednesday. In addition to statistics such as number of felony arrests, warrants served and gun seizures, Tycz says Salt Lake's gang unit earned the honor because of its community outreach program and preventive and education programs. Last year, the gang unit made 74 felony arrests, had eight of its investigations screened for federal charges, and seized 51 guns in addition to money and drugs. 'The unit also played a vital role in solving several homicides by using its understanding of gang networks, informants and emerging trends,' the department stated. Already this year, the unit has made 43 felony arrests and seized 48 guns. Tycz said gang activity in the city has been steady over the past year, and the reason for the rise in arrests this year is not indicative of an increase in gang violence. It's mainly due to investigations that carried over from 2024. However, he said officers are noticing an increase in juvenile gang activity. 'They're recruiting younger and younger,' Tycz said of the current gangs. 'They're now recruiting in elementary schools as young as 10 and 11 years old. And the complication with that is, a lot of times, those young offenders can't even be put through juvenile court because of that age.' Salt Lake's gangs also continue to be less about territory and more about the allure of money and protection. 'That complicates our investigations, as far as we can't go into a neighborhood and say that a specific gang runs this neighborhood. You may have rival gang members living next to each other, which creates its own dynamic,' Tycz said. Additionally, he said gang members in the past would stick with just one group, 'where now kids are what we call 'hood hopping.' They may associate with this group, and a week later they associate with this (other) group. That adds to the investigative complication. We're trying to track these kids and identify who they're rivals with or where this violence may be coming from.' Furthermore, he said, breaking down the hierarchy of gangs today is different for investigators than 10 years ago because of social media. 'It's harder to track the structure. That structure is a lot more fluid in nature. In addition to that, the traditional investigative efforts, or tactics, don't apply to today. We do a lot of things based on social media. We do a lot of networking through there, social media apps,' he said. But Tycz adds that recognition like receiving the Gang Unit of the Year award only motivates members of the small unit by letting them know the work they're doing is making a difference. 'They're very passionate and very committed to the work. They put in a lot of hours outside of their 40 hours. And they love the work they do and the impact they have in the community. As they see their successes, it just motivates them to work hard,' he said. Tycz also credits the unit's partnerships with other agencies' gang units and violent crime squads for their success, noting that gang-related crime in the city isn't always committed by people who live in Salt Lake City.
