‘I Couldn’t Take It Anymore’: Utah Teen, 15, Says Father Beat Brother Nearly 40 Times Before He Fatally Shot Him

A fifteen-year-old boy from Sandy was arrested and charged with manslaughter in juvenile court after fatally shooting his father. The juvenile reportedly told investigators that he could no longer endure years of abuse allegedly inflicted on him and his brother by their father. The incident came to light on September 27, 2026, when officers from the Sandy Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a residence around noon.