3 arrested after Utah officer killed during pursuit
SALT LAKE CITY – Three people were taken into custody after West Valley City police officer Cody Brotherson was killed during a pursuit early Sunday morning, reports CBS Salt Lake City affiliate KUTV.
Police say the officer died after a vehicle hit him during a pursuit in Taylorsville in the early morning hours. The officer was reportedly standing outside his vehicle when he was struck.
Brotherson has been with a police officer with West Valley City since 2014. KUTV reports he is the first officer in the history of West Valley City to be killed in the line of duty.
In addition to the three arrested following the pursuit, a search was launched for possible additional suspects, police say.
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