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Tanner Cottrell dies in fatal Riverton police shooting

Tanner Cottrell dies in fatal Riverton police shooting

Fatal Riverton police shooting death of Tanner Cottrell – Obituary

Tanner Cottrell, 27, was fatally shot by officers after a high-speed chase that began Thursday evening. The Salt Lake City Police Department reported that Cottrell was a suspect in a residential arson investigation from the previous day.

The fire, which occurred at 2665 E. 2100 South, led authorities to discover Cottrell had access to firearms and body armor. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Thursday, law enforcement located Cottrell in Orem and initiated a pursuit that spanned across Salt Lake and Utah counties.

Despite officers using spike strips to stop his stolen truck, Cottrell continued to flee, firing multiple rounds at the officers. The chase ended with officers shooting Cottrell after he continued to evade arrest.

 

 

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