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Elijah Brown

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of June 4, 2022, a party at an apartment complex in West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City, turned into a scene of chaos and violence. Amidst a large gathering, a dispute erupted, leading to gunfire that would tragically end the life of 23-year-old Elijah Isaiah Brown, also known as 'Rico'. The male victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper chest.

Police were dispatched to the E Gate apartments near 2900 Ruddy Way at approximately 3:10 a.m ...Read More
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  • 1 dead, 1 injured in West Valley shooting
  • KSTU: Victim identified in weekend shooting at party in West Valley City
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    Victim Details

    Elijah Brown

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Salt Lake City

    UT

    2022-06-04

    23

    Elijah

    Brown

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Wow, just hearing more details on this case really puts things into perspective. What strikes me is ... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    I keep thinking about how this could have been avoided. It's really distressing that a fun celebrati... ...Read More
    01/01/2024
    It's truly devastating to think about how a joyful occasion like a birthday party could turn into su... ...Read More
    12/03/2023
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