Husband ran over wife at Salt Lake airport, killing her after returning from vacation, police say

SALT LAKE City (KSL.com) — A 38-year-outdated man was arrested Monday just after law enforcement say he ran around his wife in the parking composition at the Salt Lake Metropolis Global Airport, killing her.

The incident occurred as the few had returned residence from vacation, in accordance to police.

Shawn Christopher Sturgeon, 38, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of automobile homicide and DUI.

The incident took place on the next degree of the limited-term parking garage at the airport about 2:40 p.m. Charlotte Sturgeon, 29, was struck by an SUV pushed by her partner, according to law enforcement. The couple had just arrived in Salt Lake Town after remaining on trip.

“Shortly right after the crash, (Shawn) Sturgeon drove the car, with his wife critically injured within, to the airport parking payment booths exactly where he asked for support,” in accordance to a assertion from Salt Lake police.

Unexpected emergency crews responded and located the pair at the toll booths, Salt Lake Police Sgt. Mark Wian stated. Paramedics tried daily life-conserving initiatives right before transporting Charlotte Sturgeon to a community clinic in critical condition where by she died a quick time later on, police say.

Law enforcement have not released a feasible motive for the crime.

Our detectives are responding to a criminal investigation at the Salt Lake Town Intercontinental Airport. There is no rapid threat to the community and airport operations are not impacted. A PIO is en route. Media staging will be in the ‘Media Only’ parking good deal. #slc #ut #slcpd pic.twitter.com/NEIdkavx7O

— Salt Lake City Law enforcement (@slcpd) April 4, 2022

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