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Salt Lake man arrested and accused of fatally shooting roommate through closed door

By KSL · November 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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A Salt Lake City man, Jasmes Stacey Riedman, was arrested for investigation of murder. Riedman allegedly shot his roommate, K.T., through a closed door on Tuesday. Riedman claimed fear for safety but couldn't justify imminent danger, police say.

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