Officers justified in fatal shooting, county attorney says


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(KSL News) The Utah County Attorney's Office has finished its investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lehi and says no charges will be filed.

Kelly Wark, 34, was shot and killed after she pulled a gun on a police officer during a traffic stop in June.

Utah County Attorney Jeffrey R. Buhman says after reviewing the facts of the case, he found both officers "legally justified in their use of deadly force."

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