Police identify victim found dead in South Salt Lake

SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside a WinCo supermarket in South Salt Lake around midnight Tuesday morning.

The victim, later identified as 27-year-old Romero Charles Stevens, was found at the intersection of Main Street and West Utopia Avenue (approximately 2200 South).

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South Salt Lake Police are trying to identify the suspect(s) in this case. Later the same day, they posted photos of a car they believe may be involved. The car was a dark blue Chevrolet Impala, estimated between the years 2014 and 2020.

South Salt Lake Police Department

Police said they believe the occupants of that vehicle were known associates of Stevens, but they hope to find out exactly who they are. Their age is estimated between 18 and 35 years old.

The Impala was last seen Monday evening around 10:15 p.m. She was leaving Winco’s parking lot through the southwest exit on Main Street, where she then headed south.

Anyone who may know the driver and/or passenger(s) of the Impala, or have any other information on the case, is asked to call 801-840-4000 or email -email to [email protected]

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