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Family members press South Jordan leaders for answers after police shooting; DA review ongoing
Summary
At the Jan. 7 South Jordan City Council meeting, relatives of Marcelo (Marcello) Gutierrez demanded information and accountability after he was shot and killed in a police encounter. City officials said the district attorney’s office is conducting a review and that state timelines allow up to 180 days for officer‑involved incident investigations.
Family members of a man shot by South Jordan police used the City Council’s public‑comment period on Tuesday to demand answers and faster disclosure of investigation materials.
“Something happened this weekend that was very terrible news. We have another dead Utahn from this city shot to death by Jeff Carr's team,” Brian Gutierrez told the council, identifying himself and saying his brother, Marcelo, was the person who died. “This is the second Utahn shot to death in six months by your team.”
Several relatives followed with emotional remarks. Remi Lamisio described visiting the…
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