WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — An 18-year-old was shot and killed, and a teen was wounded after a drive-by shooting outside of a Halloween party in West Valley City early Saturday.
West Valley City Police said officers were called to 4755 West Palmer Drive just after 12:30 a.m., where a party involving two dozen teenagers was taking place.
According to police, 18-year-old Allen Montelongo was driving a vehicle and shot at a group standing in the roadway outside the party, striking a 16-year-old boy.
Someone from the group fired back at Montelongo, causing him to crash into a fence down the road, where he was pronounced dead.
The 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, but is expected to survive.
Members of WVCPD's Homicide Unit responded to the scene, and police say all relevant parties have been identified. There is currently no outstanding threat to the public.
