Detectives need help identifying potential connection in Hooser’s murder

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Detectives with the Utah County Officer Involved Critical Team are asking for help in their investigations with the murder of Sgt. Bill Hooser.

Detectives need help identifying a witness/victim, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said.

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According to a press release, just after Santaquin Police Sergeant Bill Hooser was killed on May 5, security footage at the local Maverick shows a male suspect attempt to take a car at the gas pumps. The driver of that car was reportedly putting gas in the car when it happened.

Deputies said it appears the driver of the car had a verbal exchange with the suspect.

The suspect reportedly was using a crutch to walk, had a pony tail, and was driving a silver sedan.

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    Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
  • Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
    Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
  • Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
    Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
  • Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office
    Courtesy Utah County Sheriff’s Office

If you can help us identify this person, please contact Sergeant Justin Gordon of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office at 801-851-4010, or by email at  justing@utahcounty.gov

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