facebook-pixel

1 dead, 2 in critical condition in Orem after alleged drug-related shooting

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the Murdock Canal Trail. Officers haven’t arrested a suspect.

Orem police are investigating after one person was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting on Wednesday.

Sgt. Brian Luangsawasdi described the shooting as a “drug deal gone bad,” according to a news conference broadcast live by FOX13. Luangsawasdi declined to release the three victims’ names because of the active investigation.

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the Murdock Canal Trail, around 165 East 1700 North. The shooter fired on the three victims in a car, who drove from there to an apartment complex at 1274 N. State St., Luangsawasdi said.

Officers found the victims in the car at the apartments. Medics declared a passenger dead and two others were taken to the hospital.

Luangsawasdi said police have identified a shooting suspect but have not taken that person into custody.

This story is developing.

Support free news for Utah

sltrib.com is now free to access — no subscription required. We made this decision because we believe access to trustworthy, independent news shouldn’t depend on what you can afford — especially as misinformation and AI-generated content continue to rise.

Free to read doesn’t mean free to produce. Our reporters show up every day to ask hard questions and hold powerful institutions to account. That work takes resources. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on support from people who believe it matters. Make a donation today to fund local news that serves Utah communities.

You can help us bring more local news to more communities today.

$15$25$35

MOST VIEWED