MILLCREEK, Utah, March 12, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) — Unified Police officials have identified the woman who died Wednesday night in Millcreek after she left the home of a friend.
“The name of the victim from last night’s homicide in Millcreek is Linda Nemelka, age 57, of Murray,” a UPD statement says.
“There are still no leads in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call UPD at 801-743-7000.”
Unified Police officers responded to the scene, at 4586 Red Sage Court, after receiving a 10:10 p.m. call of one or more shots fired.
“The first officer on scene found witnesses with a female sitting in her vehicle,” Unified Police Sgt. Melody Gray told Gephardt Daily.
“He saw a gunshot wound to her leg, and he pulled her out and put a tourniquet on her leg.”
The woman was originally reported as being in critical condition, but she died as a result of her injuries, Gray said.
The victim had been visiting a friend, Gray said. The woman was leaving for the night when she was shot.
“The only information we have is that a dark-colored SUV was seen leaving the scene, Gray said.
Police remained on the scene for the investigation, to conduct interviews and document the scene.
