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Utah County team reviews deadly police shooting near Erda in Tooele County

By KSL · October 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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A Utah County team is reviewing a deadly police shooting near Erda. The fugitive allegedly pointed an object at officers before being shot. Six officers are on leave pending investigation; video evidence remains inconclusive.

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