Josh Pectol dies in fatal Sandy shooting
Fatal Sandy shooting death of Josh Pectol
Sandy authorities identified the man killed in a shooting incident near a park on Monday night, though few other details were provided. Josh Pectol, identified by police as the victim, was 39 years old. The fatal shooting, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., began as a reported robbery on Main Street and 60 East. According to the police statement released on Tuesday, officers responded and transported the injured man to a local hospital. Despite medical intervention, he later passed away due to his injuries. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and police have indicated the investigation is ongoing. The police department stated that preliminary information suggests there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. Citizens who were in the Sandy area, specifically between 8530 South and 9000 South and State Street and 700 East, between 8 and 9 p.m. on Monday are urged to contact authorities if they observed anything suspicious or possess any relevant video footage.
