SALT LAKE CITY – One person was killed and several people injured in an early morning drive-by shooting in Salt Lake City.
Several agencies responded to the scene around 2 a.m. Sunday morning at 1534 N. General Drive, where a graduation ceremony was being held.
Sean Amone, 20, was found dead at the scene. Four other people were rushed to hospital for gunshot wounds treatment. They are said to be in a stable condition.
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All five victims of the shooting were alumni of schools in the SLC school district, according to an email Superintendent Larry Madden sent to the parents. Two of the injured were West High School graduates in 2021, one is a previous Highland High School graduate, and Amone and one of the injured victims were former West High School graduates.
“We were deeply saddened by this devastating news,” wrote Madden. “We know that many of you are affected by this tragedy and wanted to offer our support as the district and school administration.”
The district offers advice at its schools from Monday to Thursday.
The full email from Madden, including resources for anyone in crisis or needing assistance, is available below.
Police say some witnesses are not cooperative, but they are looking for an older model white sedan that may have been involved in the shooting.
The authorities are asking the public to call 801-799-3000 and refer case 21-96966 if they have information.
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Dear families,
This morning we received word of a shooting at a graduation ceremony early on Sunday morning, in which four people were injured and one dead. All five victims are members of our community and were either recent or past Salt Lake City School District graduates.
We were deeply saddened by this devastating news. We know that many of you are affected by this tragedy and wanted to offer our support as the district and school administration. Two of the victims are West High School 2021 graduates, one is a former Highland High School graduate, and the other two young people, including the person who was fatally shot, are both former West High School graduates. We know their families are valued members of the neighborhood, and many of them have siblings, family members, and friends who attend our schools.
As parents and legal guardians, we ask you to keep an eye on your student in the coming days and weeks. This is a critical time, especially given the school is renting out for the summer. Our school counseling teams will be available tomorrow, Monday, June 7th, at all district schools for all students who need support. Consultants will also be available through Thursday June 10th. If your student needs additional assistance, please email your school principal directly.
As we communicated with law enforcement agencies today, we have been assured that the police are doing everything in their power to find the perpetrators and seek justice. In situations like this, especially when the victims are innocent bystanders, it can be tempting for our young people to try to take matters into their own hands. Please speak to your students and encourage them to deal with any emotions they may be feeling by speaking with a counselor or other trusted source.
As we head into the summer vacation, please use the list of resources below if you feel that your student or one of their friends is in a crisis or needs additional assistance.
RESOURCES
SafeUT Mobile App: You can download the SafeUT App on any mobile device or find it online at https://safeut.med.utah.edu/. [safeut.med.utah.edu]. SafeUT connects a person with a crisis advisor via SMS or phone call 27/7. SafeUT employees can provide additional resources if required.
Odyssey House: The Salt Lake City School District has partnered with Odyssey House to provide free school-based telemedicine therapy to all students in our district. Access to telemedicine therapy is free for all students who are not covered by Medicaid or any other health insurance. Students who have health insurance can also take advantage of Odyssey services through their health insurance. Families interested in making a telehealth appointment with a licensed therapist can request an appointment by completing the online referral form here: https://form.jotform.com/201826038891055 [form.jotform.com].
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for live chat.
Any student or parent who needs help connecting to resources can also call our district’s Student Services Department at 801-578-8206. https://www.slcschools.org/departments/student-services [slcschools.org]
We all mourn this tragedy and are here to support our students, families, faculty and staff in any way we can during this difficult time. Thank you for your support.
With best regards,
Larry Madden
Superintendent
Salt Lake City School District
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