Utah police officers killed during domestic disturbance response were husbands, fathers: 'Definitely heroes'
Share and Follow

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Two Utah police officers who were killed in a shooting while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Sunday night have been identified.

Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, of the Tremonton Garland Police Department were both killed at a home in a Tremonton neighborhood, the department said.

“These officers are definitely heroes,” Police Chief Chad Reyes in neighboring Brigham City, which is the agency leading the investigation, said at a news conference Monday morning.

Police received multiple 911 hang-up calls around 9:30 p.m. from a home in Tremonton. One Tremonton Garland officer arrived first and began speaking to someone at the home when an armed man came out with a gun, authorities said.

The 31-year-old officer is survived by his wife, Brittney, and their two children, Cienna and Luka.

A deputy from the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office also responded and was fired upon while still inside his vehicle with his service dog. The wounded deputy was released from the hospital Monday, and the dog was hospitalized in fair condition, police said.

law enforcement at scene of shooting

Two Tremonton Garland police officers were shot and killed in Tremonton, Utah, on Sunday night while responding to a report of a “disturbance,” authorities said. A Box Elder County deputy and his service dog were also wounded. (FOX13 Salt Lake City KSTU)

After the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon, police said. Up to 50 officers from multiple agencies responded. SWAT teams arrived to clear the home and verify that there was no further threat, police said.

The male suspect surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody. He was charged with aggravated murder, police said.

Authorities did not immediately release the name of the suspect. 

ambulance and police car on scene

Officials did not immediately provide the suspect’s identity. (FOX13 Salt Lake City KSTU)

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the shooting “a terrible and tragic night.” He wrote in a post online that the state will mourn the loss “of these courageous law enforcement officers” and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in their honor.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Meghan Markle's father 'trapped in Philippines apartment' after quake

Meghan Markle’s Father Stuck in Philippine Apartment Following Earthquake

According to Meghan Markle’s half-sister, Meghan’s estranged father finds himself ‘trapped’ and…
Scorned husband set lawmaker on fire for having AFFAIR with his wife

Betrayed Husband Allegedly Sets Lawmaker Ablaze Over Affair with His Wife

A scorned husband set fire to a Virginia lawmaker for allegedly having…
Yankees' bullpen fails Max Fried in crushing Game 1 loss to Red Sox

Yankees’ Relievers Let Down Max Fried in Heartbreaking Game 1 Defeat to Red Sox

No matter how impressive the Yankees bullpen appeared towards the end of…
3 alleged Hamas members accused of plotting against Jewish institutions in Germany

3 alleged Hamas members accused of plotting against Jewish institutions in Germany

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! German authorities arrested three…
Eastwood Manor community in unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois is finally free of yellow water problem

The Yellow Water Issue Resolved in Eastwood Manor Community, McHenry County, IL

EASTWOOD MANOR, Ill. (WLS) — Residents in one north suburban community say…
Man in wheelchair killed in crash on Jacksonville's Southside, JSO says

Wheelchair User Dies in Collision on Jacksonville’s Southside, According to JSO

A man in a wheelchair was killed in a traffic crash on…
North Carolina bar patron’s video may have foiled gunman night before deadly waterfront massacre: report

North Carolina bar patron’s video may have foiled gunman night before deadly waterfront massacre: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A gunman accused of…
2nd detainee dies after Dallas ICE facility shooting, family says

Second Detainee Dies Following Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility, According to Family

*Video shows previous coverage of Dallas ICE facility shooting. DALLAS (AP) —…