A devastating incident has shaken the community of West Valley City, Utah, after five members of a family were found dead in their home. A 17-year-old family member was hospitalized with a gunshot wound and is currently receiving treatment.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Saturday, December 17, 2024, at a residence in West Valley City, about 20 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. Police responded to a 911 call and discovered the bodies of five family members, including three adults and two children.
The 17-year-old survivor was transported to a local hospital, where they are being treated for a gunshot wound. Authorities have not released the names of the victims or the survivor, citing the ongoing investigation.
The police are investigating the incident as a homicide and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities have not released any information about a suspect or motive.
The community is in shock, and neighbors have expressed their condolences to the family. The incident has left many questions unanswered, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to support the surviving family member and to make sense of this tragic event.