Key Details of the Incident
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What happened: On the night of Sunday, August 17, 2025, police responded to a series of 911 hang-up calls from a home near 700 N and 200 E in Tremonton. Upon arrival, a male suspect opened fire on the responding officers. Two Tremonton–Garland Police officers were fatally shot. A Box Elder County sheriff’s deputy and a police K‑9 were also wounded and remain in fair condition. AP Newsheraldextra.comUtah News Dispatch
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Victims: The slain officers have been identified as Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada of the Tremonton–Garland Police Department. AP NewsKSL.comFOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)
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Suspect: The suspect has been identified as Ryan Michael Bate, aged 32 or 33, and currently held on charges including aggravated murder and assault. FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)Just In News
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Aftermath: Bystanders persuaded Bate to surrender his weapon peacefully, and he was subsequently arrested. SWAT teams cleared the home to ensure no further threat. AP NewsKSL.comUtah News Dispatch
Community Response & Honor
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Procession: A motorcade ceremony will honor the fallen officers. Their bodies were escorted to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner in Taylorsville, with a public procession planned later along the route to their respective funeral homes. Flags in Utah have been lowered to half-staff, and city offices in Tremonton closed in tribute. KSL.comFOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)
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Official reactions:
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Gov. Spencer Cox described the night as “terrible and tragic,” affirming statewide mourning and support. AP NewsKSL.comThe Salt Lake Tribune
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Police chiefs and local officials echoed similar sentiments, calling the officers heroes and urging the community to come together. KSL.comUtah News Dispatchheraldextra.com
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At a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| When | Late Sunday night, August 17, 2025 |
| Where | Near 700 North & 200 East, Tremonton, Utah |
| Casualties | Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada killed; one sheriff’s deputy and K‑9 wounded (both in fair condition) |
| Suspect | Ryan Michael Bate (32–33 years old) |
| Charges | Aggravated murder and assault |
| Response | Bystanders helped de-escalate; SWAT swept the scene; community held a procession; flags at half-staff |
My condolences go out to the families of the officers, the injured deputy and K‑9, and the broader Tremonton community. If you’d like, I can help you find more about any memorial services, updates on the wounded, or how the community is supporting recovery efforts.
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