Woman charged with shooting, killing Ogden woman after argument

OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — A 37-year-old woman has been charged with shooting and killing another woman in Ogden earlier this month.

Ana Maria Zaragoza, 37, has been charged with murder, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and two charges of obstruction of justice. All of these charges are felonies.

On April 2, the Ogden City Police Department responded to the area of 400 E and 800 N in Ogden after 9 p.m. Witnesses reported a woman lying in the roadway, and police observed a single gunshot wound to her chest when they arrived.

The woman was taken to the hospital by responders, but would later die from her injuries.

According to documents filed today, interviews held with witnesses revealed more information about what might have led up to the shooting.

Police say that witnesses reported the victim and Zaragoza arguing in a nearby apartment. They said that both of them left the apartment, and a gunshot was heard shortly after. The two witnesses then saw a silver Nissan Altima that was known to be Zaragoza’s leave the scene.

On April 13, Zaragoza was arrested by Utah Highway Patrol for driving over 100 mph. She faced several additional charges, including possession of a weapon, possession of a substance with intent to distribute, and not having a valid driver’s license.

Zaragoza was brought in for a police interview after investigators matched her vehicle to the one at the scene.

According to documents, during the interview, she confessed that she had shot the victim after she “made threats towards her.” Zaragoza admitted that she had discarded the pistol she used as well as her phone. She also said that she booked a flight from the Los Angeles International Airport to Mexico.

Zaragoza is currently in the Davis County Jail, being held for her arrest by Utah Highway Patrol.