A passerby witnessed a man and woman fighting Monday night in Provo when he pulled over, confronted the man and then shot him to death, police said.
Jeremy Sorensen, 26, was shot twice, including at least once in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where died shortly after the incident.
Sorensen and an 18-year-old woman were physically fighting just before 8 p.m. between an apartment building and a four-plex near 500 North and 200 East. “My understanding is that they were on the ground fighting,” said Provo Police Sgt. Nisha King.
The passerby, whose name has not been released, pulled his car up to them, got out, pulled out his gun and “yelled at” Sorensen, King said. The passerby “gave warnings” to Sorenson, who “did not respond" — so the passer-by shot him twice, striking him at least once in the chest.
The 18-year-old woman, whose name was not released, was also was taken to the hospital for injuries she suffered in the fight. She was treated and released, and was “absolutely traumatized,” said King, who added that the two were “acquaintances.”
The shooter is “cooperating,” with police, King said. The fight and the shooting took place in front of BYU-approved student housing, but King said police don’t know if Sorensen, the passerby or the woman are BYU students.
The passerby has not been charged; King said the case is being reviewed by the Utah County Attorney’s Office.
