CEDAR CITY – The Cedar City Police Department is holding two people of interest for questioning in an alleged homicide.
According to a press release from the Cedar City police Department, officers responded to a home located at 100 E block of 525 N. in Cedar City at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday where they found a deceased adult male with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police detained two persons of interest and are currently interviewing them regarding the incident, the release said. More information about the victim’s identity will be provided to the public after authorities notify the victim’s next of kin.
Sgt. Jimmy Roden, of the Cedar City Police Department, said the KB Express gas station located at 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City is included in the investigation in relation to the homicide.
The Cedar City Police Department and the Iron Metro SWAT Team responded to the KB Express and it is has not yet been released if persons were taken into custody from that location.
The Cedar City Crime Scene Unit is also investigating a blue Toyota located at the KB Express as part of its ongoing investigation.
Cedar City Police are continuing to process the crime scene and interview witnesses, Roden said. More information will be reported as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story.
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The Cedar City Police Department on scene at KB Express, 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, as part of an apparent homicide investigation. at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
Law enforcement convene at KB Express, 734 S. Main Street, in connection with a homicide investigation in at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
The Cedar City Crime Unit responded to KB Express, 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City in connection with a homicide investigation. at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
Crime scene tape surrounding the blue Toyota under investigation in connection with a homicide investigation in Cedar City, KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
An unmarked police car at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
A member of the Cedar City Crime Scene Unit takes pictures of the blue Toyota subject to investigation in connection with an apparent homicide in at KB Express. 734 S. Main Street in Cedar City, relating to a homicide investigation, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 21, 2014 | Photo by Devan Chavez, St. George News
Ed. Note: The car under investigation with the homicide is a blue Toyota instead of a Mazda.
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Name: ANGELO SETH CARRASCO
Date/Time: 10/22/2014 06:49:15
Type: Probable Cause Arrest
Arrest By: M. Bleak , CCPD
Count Class Statute Description Bond
1 1F 76-5-202 Murder $
1 1F 76-5-103 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT $
1 1F 76-6-203 Aggravated Burglary $
Great story. Noticed that the car is a Toyota Camry, not a Mazda.
Yes, we determined that later, mth – thank you so much. We have made and noted that correction.
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