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Victim identified in fatal Sandy shooting, no arrests made

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.

SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — The Sandy City Police Department has identified the victim in the fatal Sandy shooting Monday night as 49-year-old Josh Pectol.

The police said that no arrests have been made and are actively looking for a suspect.

According to Sandy Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. near 8720 S 90 E in Sandy. An attempted robbery turned into an argument and resulted in Pectol being shot.

Pectol was transported to a local hospital where, despite lifesaving efforts, succumbed to his injuries.

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Law enforcement shared that there is no current threat to the public.

The Sandy City Police Department has asked that anyone in the area between 8530 S to 9000 S and from State St to 700 E between 8 PM and 9 PM, who saw anything suspicious or has video from the area that may be useful to the investigation contact (801)568-INFO or submit an anonymous tip online.

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