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Omar Isael Gomez Salazar

Case from Magna, UT dated May 28, 2021

Victim Details

Omar Isael Gomez Salazar

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Magna

UT

2021-05-28

28

Omar

Isael Gomez Salazar

07/09/2026

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On the evening of May 28, 2021, a Hispanic man named Omar Isael Gomez Salazar, 28 years old, traveled from his home in Colorado to Magna, Utah, for work. That night, he arrived at a barbecue taking place at a residence on Westbury Drive. The gathering turned tragic when Omar was fatally shot shortly after he got out of his car. The incident was reportedly preceded by a phone argument between Omar and another man at the party.

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  • Man killed at Magna barbecue identified by police
  • UPDATE: Victim identified in deadly Magna shooting - KUTV
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    I watched the doorbell camera footage reported in the news, and I can't stop thinking about it. The ... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
    It's truly difficult to comprehend this senseless act of violence that claimed the life of Omar Isae... ...Read More
    04/20/2024
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Omar Isael Gómez Salazar, and my heart goes out to his fam... ...Read More
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