West Valley Man Wounded In Overnight Shooting

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West Valley Man Wounded In Overnight Shooting

West Valley Man Wounded In Overnight Shooting

WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – July 8, 2015 – (Gephardt Daily) –

West Valley police officers look for clues in the shooting of a 20 year old man at 4800 S. Odell Avenue.  Photo: Gephardt Daily
West Valley police officers look for clues in the shooting of a 20 year old man at 4800 S. Odell Avenue. Photo: Gephardt Daily

Police are on the lookout for two assailants after a 20-year-old man was shot while walking with his girlfriend near 4800 W. and Odell Avenue early Wednesday morning.

According to Lt. Jeff Conger of West Valley P.D., the suspects approached the couple while driving a dark colored hatchback. There was an exchange of words, including questions about gang affiliations, followed by five or six gunshots.

Paramedics attend to 20- year-old shooting victim in West Valley City early Wednesday morning - Photo: Gephardt Daily
Paramedics attend to 20- year-old shooting victim in West Valley City early Wednesday morning – Photo: Gephardt Daily

The 20-year-old man was hit in the legs. He was taken to the hospital in fair condition.

The 17-year old girlfriend was uninjured in the shooting.

Police say the suspects remain at large.

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