The family of a Salt Lake City rapper fatally shot by police say he was struck in the back. They’re demanding to know why.

By Erin Alberty

and Paighten Harkins

| Nov. 17, 2018, 2:00 p.m.

| Updated: Nov. 18, 2018, 2:37 a.m.

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