Toddler amongst 3 individuals fatally shot at Utah carnival after argument

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Three individuals, together with an 8-month-old toddler, have been fatally shot at a Utah carnival after two teams obtained into an argument, police mentioned.

Law enforcement officials working at WestFest at Centennial Park in West Valley Metropolis noticed the 2 teams Sunday evening.

“As they approached to interrupt up the altercation, a 16-year-old male from one of many teams pulled out a gun and fired,” the division posted on X. One officer fired again however didn’t hit anybody.

Along with the toddler, a 41-year-old girl described as a bystander was killed, police mentioned. An 18-year-old man in one of many teams was additionally struck by gunshots and died.

Two different teenagers, a 17-year-old feminine and a 15-year-old male, have been each hit within the arm, police mentioned. It was not clear in the event that they have been linked to the teams concerned. Their circumstances weren’t recognized.

The 16-year-old was taken into custody, police mentioned. His identify has not been launched.

West Valley Metropolis, which has about 134,000 individuals, is a suburb of Salt Lake Metropolis.