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Fernando Amaya-Higareda

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Jul 06, 2021

Victim Details

Fernando Amaya-Higareda

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salt Lake City

UT

2021-07-06

23

Fernando

Amaya-Higareda

Yes

07/07/2026

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On a summer evening in Kearns, Utah, the life of 23-year-old Hispanic male, Fernando Amaya-Higareda, was cut short in a sudden act of violence. On July 6, 2021, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Amaya-Higareda was driving his truck near 5600 South and 5300 West when he encountered two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, who were walking with a bicycle. He pulled over, and a verbal exchange ensued. Witnesses later recalled hearing phrases like "Wassup?" and mentions of "beef" exchanged between them.

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  • KSTU: Kearns shooting victim identified, teens in custody
  • KUTV: 2 juveniles arrested for fatal shooting of man in Kearns
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