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Two teens are shot and killed at Magna party

A third teenager was wounded. Police have not identified any suspects.

Police are searching for suspects after two teenagers were shot and killed, and another was wounded, at a party in Magna early Sunday morning.

Unified Police officers arrived at a house near 3600 W. Evening Light Cove just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, to find a party in progress and three shooting victims.

Juan Valentine Rodriguez, 19, and Ivan Valenzuela, 18, were killed. A girl under the age of 18 was wounded. She underwent surgery and is expected to survive.

Reportedly, a fight broke out at the party, which led to the shootings. According to Unified Police, there have been no arrests. They released no information about possible suspects.

Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call Unified Police at (801) 743-7000.

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