Thomas Priest Death- A suspect has been apprehended by the Salt Lake City police one day after a fatal shooting occurred in the industrial area of Glendale neighborhood, as stated by the police. The victim of the shooting on May 28 has been identified as Thomas Priest, aged 42.
The shooting took place in a non-residential area during the afternoon, resulting in Priest’s death. David Chase, aged 59, has been arrested as a suspect in the case. Police believe that an argument between the two men escalated into the shooting.
Chase immediately contacted 911 after the incident and informed the dispatchers that he had shot Priest, who was unarmed. Despite the efforts of paramedics and police, Priest succumbed to his gunshot wound at the scene. This incident marks the sixth homicide in Salt Lake City this year, according to the police. The investigation is currently ongoing.