SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 15, 2019 (Gephardt Daily) — Police in Salt Lake City have confirmed a man found deceased Monday morning died from a gunshot wound.
SLCPD officer Jesse Perea said officers were called to 1000 West Wenco Drive about 4:35 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire. When police arrived they found a man’s body lying in the street near 1000 Wenco Street.
Salt Lake City police tweeted at noon Monday: “Our #detectives have confirmed that the #victim from this morning’s #homicide died from a gunshot. Anyone with information is asked to call #SLCPD #SeeSomethingSaySomething”
Perea said detectives were going door to door to see if anyone had seen or heard anything suspicious.
Police were also working to preserve any evidence at the scene as a steady rain moved into the area.
Investigators had yet to determine the victim’s identity and have called on the Metro Gang Unit to aid in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Salt Lake City Police on 801-799-3000. To remain anonymous, text crime tips to 274637. Start the text with the keyword TIPSLCPD (which routes it to SLCPD), then a space, followed by the relevant information or photos. Reference: crimetip.
Gephardt Daily is following this story and will provide an update as more information becomes available.
