1 arrested for murder after victim found dead at Millcreek apartment complex

Update, 3/10, 9:16 p.m.:

MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC4) — Officials announced that a suspect was arrested after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a Millcreek apartment complex over the weekend.

Deng Auling, 30, a Millcreek resident, was taken into custody and charged with murder on Monday, according to the Unified Police Department.

Officials recovered a firearm at the scene and said in a Monday press release that “evidence suggested possible foul play.”

Dominik Philip, 29, was identified as the victim who was found dead with a gunshot wound at the Revolve Apartments on Sunday evening.

“The Unified Police Department extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.,” UPD said Monday.

Anyone with information has been asked to report any tips to the Violent Crimes Unit by calling 801-840-4000.

Update, 3/10, 4:36 p.m.:

MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC4) — Officials have released the identity of the victim who was found dead at a Millcreek apartment complex over the weekend.

Dominik Philip, 29, was identified as the victim who was found dead with a gunshot wound at the Revolve Apartments on Sunday evening. The Unified Police Department said he was a Millcreek resident.

“The Unified Police Department extends its deepest condolences to those affected by this tragedy,” UPD said in a Monday press release.

UPD originally responded to the Revolve Apartments on Sunday for calls about a “suspicious death.” Officials are still working to determine what happened during the incident.

Sgt. Aymee Race with UPD previously told ABC4.com that the death was classified as suspicious because officials did not believe the gunshot wound was self-inflicted. The five people who were detained for questioning on Sunday night have since been released.

The UPD said there appears to be no immediate threat to public safety.

Anyone with information has been asked to report any tips to the Violent Crimes Unit by calling 801-840-4000.

Original story: 5 detained after ‘suspicious death’ at Millcreek apartment complex

MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC4) — Five people have been detained after a person was found dead with a gunshot wound at an apartment complex in Millcreek on Sunday.

Sgt. Aymee Race with the Unified Police Department said officials first received a call about a deceased individual at the Revolve Apartments in Millcreek around 5 p.m. on Sunday. On social media, UPD said officers were at the scene “with a suspicious death.”

“Officers responded to the scene, and they located an individual with a gunshot wound who was deceased,” Race told ABC4.com.

Race explained that the death was classified as suspicious because officials did not believe the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

Race said five people were detained after the incident and were being interviewed by detectives at a local precinct.

“We do not believe that the public is in any danger,” Race said. “This is an isolated incident.”

There are no road closures in place, but people have been asked to avoid the area. Officials were at the scene to secure the area, conduct interviews, and process the evidence.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released. Additional details about the five people detained after the incident were also not provided.

“Our hearts go out — this is a very unfortunate set of circumstances for all families involved,” Race said. “As soon as we have more that we can release to the public, we will.”

There is no further information at this time.

Dennis Dolan contributed to this report.