The Salt Lake City Police Department arrested 47-year-old James Riedman for murder and obstruction of justice following a homicide investigation near 760 North Redwood Road on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Kade Tuttle, died at the scene after being struck by a round fired through an apartment door.
Fatal Shooting at Apartment
The investigation began at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when officers were dispatched to an apartment following a 911 call. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, the caller reported that his roommate had locked him out of the apartment.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a man on the ground outside the residence. Although officers attempted to provide medical aid, the man, identified as Tuttle, died at the scene.
Negotiations and Arrest
During the initial response, officers observed an individual inside the apartment who refused to exit the building. This prompted a standoff that lasted several hours. The Salt Lake City Police Department SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Team engaged in negotiations with the occupant to resolve the situation.
Following the negotiations, the individual, identified as Riedman, surrendered to authorities. Following the arrest, Riedman was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on charges of murder and obstruction of justice.
Motive and Sequence of Events
During a subsequent interview with detectives, Riedman reportedly stated he was upset with Tuttle because he believed Tuttle was taking advantage of him. Riedman told investigators that he had locked Tuttle out of the apartment and refused to let him back in.
Riedingman indicated he was afraid that Tuttle was going to enter the apartment and harm him. To prevent this, Riedman retrieved a firearm, pointed it at the door, and fired a single round through the door to scare Tuttle. That round struck Tuttle, resulting in his death.
Road Closures and Media Response
The incident caused significant traffic disruptions in the area. The Salt Lake City Police Department announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that Redwood Road was being shut down in both directions in the vicinity of 800 North due to the reports of a possible shooting and a barricaded subject.
A media area was established at 700 North in the Lucky parking lot to accommodate news coverage during the incident.
Legal Status of Charges
The Salt Lake City Police Department noted that all charges against Riedman are currently allegations. Per department policy, every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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