Man found shot dead in West Valley City parking lot, police seek public’s help with investigation

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, April 28, 2019 (Gephardt Daily) — West Valley City police are investigating a shooting death that occurred early Sunday morning, and they are asking the public for any information that could aid in the investigation.

Officers were dispatched to the Overlook Point Apartment Complex, 4612 S. 2930 West, at 1:40 a.m. after receiving multiple calls reporting shots fired, a WVCPD news release states.

Officers did not find anything suspicious at the apartment complex; however, an officer checked the business parking lots in the area and found a man lying in the parking lot of Hire’s Restaurant at 2900 W. 4700 South.

“The male had injuries consistent with being shot and bullet casings were discovered on the ground in the area of the body,” the news release says.

Police have identified the victim as 22-year-old Jake Gengelbach.

Investigators are asking anyone who heard anything or who has any information that could help with this case to call 801-840-4000. Tips can be made anonymously.

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