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Two dead in West Jordan homicide, suspect sought (updated)
Apr 18, 2020, 10:12 AM | Updated: Apr 19, 2020, 7:43 am
(Photo: West Jordan Police Department)
(Photo: West Jordan Police Department)
WEST JORDAN — Police say they continue to search for a suspect after a double homicide that left two dead in West Jordan.
According to police, the victims are a husband and wife. They believe whoever shot and killed them forced his or her way into the home near 3200 W. 6920 S. around 1 a.m.
Updated information:
The victims have been identified by the West Jordan Police Department as Tony (31) and Katherine Butterfield (30).
West Jordan Police Department said the investigation continues and they are working hard to solve the crime.
Homicide suspect sought in West Jordan
Police suspect that person may have a knife wound, based on evidence found at the scene.
@WJPD_PIO looking for the suspect in a double murder this morning. This is in the neighborhood of 6900 south, 3200 west. No motive, but police say they have leads in the case. pic.twitter.com/TtiyNgzkGG
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) April 18, 2020
@WJPD_PIO doesn’t believe neighbors have anything to worry about. Sgt. Holt also says the suspect might have a knife wound based on evidence at the scene. pic.twitter.com/L54EkEll8N
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) April 18, 2020
Police initially responded to the area on a call about possible gunshots. They found three children under the age of four inside, but unhurt.
There was no immediate word on a motive or other details available.
This story will be updated.
