SANDY, Utah — A man was shot and killed in what police said was a robbery in Sandy Monday night. Police say Josh Pectol, 39, died from his injuries following the shooting.
Sandy Police said the robbery happened around 8:20 p.m. near Main Street Park, located at 8720 S. 90 East. They said there was one suspect and one victim, and the robbery escalated to a shooting with multiple rounds being fired.
The victim, Pectol, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Officials later gave an update that he had died.
Police say they have not identified the suspect yet, but they believe the suspect and victim may have known each other. They do not believe there is a threat to the public.
An investigation is underway. Police added that there are witnesses, and they are cooperating. Anyone who was in the area between 8530 South to 9000 South and from State Street to 700 East between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and saw anything suspicious, is asked to call the Sandy police tipline at (801) 568-INFO.
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