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WEST VALLEY CITY — Paul Ross Butterfield, 26, was shot inside a house Wednesday morning and died as a result of his injuries.
Jonathan Fithian, 28, was taken into custody shortly after the incident and was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on several charges, including murder, aggravated robbery, possession of a firearm by a restricted person and obstruction of justice.
Police were called about 8:30 a.m. to 6365 W. King Valley Lane (3995 South). Emergency responders initially called for a medical helicopter to transport the 26-year-old victim, then canceled the chopper and transported the Butterfield by ambulance to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.
Investigators set up a containment around the area and located Fithian hiding behind a fire station about three blocks from where the shooting occurred. He was arrested without incident, Powell said.
Powell said there were three to four people inside the house at the time of the shooting. What sparked the incident was still being investigated.
Nearby residents said the house has long been a trouble spot in the neighborhood. Several neighbors who did not want to be identified said the occupants kept to themselves, yet they have witnessed short-term traffic in front of the house on a regular basis.
Neighbors were even unsure who lives in the house, noting that several people had moved in and out since the last owner.
Others reported hearing arguing coming from the house in the past.
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Compiled with contributions from Pat Reavy, Sarah Dallof and Randall Jeppesen
