West Valley police investigating fatal shooting in restaurant parking lot


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WEST VALLEY CITY — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found dead in a restaurant parking lot early Sunday morning.

West Valley police were called to the Overlook Point apartments, 4612 S. 2930 West, after receiving multiple calls reporting shots fired. Officers checked the complex but didn't find anything suspicious, according to Roxeanne Vainuku, police spokeswoman.

An officer checking business parking lots in the area found 22-year-old Jake Gengelbach dead in the Hire's Big H parking lot at 2900 West and 4700 South. He had injuries consistent with being shot and bullet casings were discovered on the ground nearby, Vainuku said.

Investigators have little information about the case, Vainuku said. Anyone who might have seen or heard something or has information about the case, is asked to call West Valley police at 801-840-4000.

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Dennis Romboy
Dennis Romboy is an editor and reporter for the Deseret News. He has covered a variety of beats over the years, including state and local government, social issues and courts. A Utah native, Romboy earned a degree in journalism from the University of Utah. He enjoys cycling, snowboarding and running.

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