Two officers were sent to a residence after 9-1-1 operators received a call of a family dispute. The officers entered the home and were confronted by a boy brandishing a knife. One of the officers reportedly shocked him with a Taser, but it failed to stop him. Both officers opened fire, killing the boy.
Victim's Name: Jacob E. Albrethsen
Agency Responsible: Orem Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: White
Date of Death: October 12, 2018
County: Utah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Urban