HERRIMAN, UT – A 16-year-old boy in Herriman, Utah, has tragically lost his life following an afternoon stabbing incident that is currently under investigation by the local police. The incident took place on Beckenbauer Avenue around 12:30 p.m., and despite lifesaving efforts, the boy, who was stabbed in the chest, could not survive the injury, according to Deputy Police Chief Cody Stromberg.
The authorities are attempting to establish a connection between the fatal stabbing and the Valley High School graduation. The police identified three adults and a juvenile as possible suspects.
Acting on their investigation, the police discovered a vehicle that was believed to have fled the scene of the crime. The car was parked at a residence in Riverton. All four suspects are presently detained for questioning.
The South Valley SWAT team responded when one of the suspects was located at the Riverton residence. Additional reports point out that two of the suspects were taken to a hospital for non-critical injuries by family members.
Based on the information gathered by the investigators, a familiarity existed between the suspects and the victim. They had left the graduation ceremony at Valley High School shortly before the violent altercation. The case is being treated as a homicide, with the promise of more information to be released as the investigation progresses. The victim’s identity has yet to be made public.