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It's a tragic trend in Utah, with gun deaths among Utahns 18 and younger hitting a record high in 2020 \u2014 at 42 \u2014 according to state data.

A look at the stories of the 95 Utah homicide victims who were killed during 2021.

KSL TV WEST JORDAN — A 13-year-old boy who died in what police are calling a "tragic incident" between him and a 15-year-old friend in West Jordan early Saturday morning has been identified by family members. Derek Thatcher, the father of 13-year-old Lance Moorhead, released the following statement to KSL TV on Sunday: "My son who just turned 13 in March loved to skate, play football, and video games. He had a contagious smile that could warm anyone's heart. You couldn't help but to smile back. He is loved deeply by his parents, many siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles. He will be miss...

Utah lawmaker calls for gun safety classes in schools and last updated 2021-07-19 22:02:45-04 SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah lawmaker is renewing his call for gun safety education in Utah high schools after a teen was accidentally shot and killed over the weekend. "People at age 21, they can go buy a firearm at that age," said State Rep. Rex Shipp (R). "And so, gosh if you haven't had any training on how to safely handle them, it can be real concerning." Early Saturday morning, 13-year-old Lance Moorhead and a 15-year-old friend were playing with a handgun. The 15-year-old Shipp sponsored