Salt Lake City, Utah – Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in a workplace shooting incident on March 3, 2024, as confirmed by local law enforcement authorities. The incident unfolded at Varex Imaging located on South Pioneer Road, where officers responded to a distressing 911 call reporting a man armed with a gun on the premises.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officials found two men deceased at the scene, one within the complex and the other outside. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed at this time. It was noted that the situation was not classified as an active shooter scenario, with no ongoing threat to the community being present.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown expressed concern over the mental impact that such incidents of workplace violence can have on witnesses, highlighting the availability of victim advocates to support affected employees. The department’s homicide squad has been mobilized to aid in the ongoing investigation into the matter.
Authorities emphasized that this incident marks the first workplace homicide the city has seen in years, contributing to the statistics of the third homicide reported in Salt Lake City for the year 2024. Officers are actively collaborating with the district attorney’s office to secure a search warrant for further investigation efforts.
Individuals with any information related to the case are urged to come forward and assist detectives in piecing together the events leading up to the tragic shooting. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact detectives at (801) 799-3000, referencing case number 24-48513 for further assistance.