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Driver in custody after being found with a gun, dead passenger

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Posted at 10:40 PM, Dec 07, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-08 15:31:01-05

MORGAN COUNTY, Utah — Morgan County Sheriff deputies have taken a male in custody after a passenger in his vehicle was deceased while he had a "long gun" Thursday evening.

The woman who died was identified as Emily Thomas of Kaysville.

A motorist informed authorities at 5:24 p.m. after passing by East Canyon Reservoir that a vehicle was parked on the side of the road. The motorist reported the vehicle was occupied by two people, one of which had a "long gun".

When deputies arrived, they located the vehicle and found one female deceased. The other occupant, a male, was taken into custody for questioning.

Officials later said the incident appeared to be a suicide pact between the two individuals.

The District Attorney's Office is screening the case for charged while the man remains in the hospital, officials reported.

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