Most people have seen the George Floyd mural in downtown SLC, but may not know about the other murals alongside him that memorialize Utah victims of police violence. We should learn their names and their stories. Here’s a thread:
Most people have seen the George Floyd mural in downtown SLC, but may not know about the other murals alongside him that memorialize Utah victims of police violence. We should learn their names and their stories. Here’s a thread:
Most people have seen the George Floyd mural in downtown SLC, but may not know about the other murals alongside him that memorialize Utah victims of police violence. We should learn their names and their stories. Here’s a thread:
Most people have seen the George Floyd mural in downtown SLC, but may not know about the other murals alongside him that memorialize Utah victims of police violence. We should learn their names and their stories. Here’s a thread:
Darrien Hunt, 22. Killed by Saratoga Springs PD in September 2014. Police shot him in the back while he was cosplaying an anime character.

Darrien was someone who “wanted to heal the world.” He loved the outdoors, drawing, and music. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=58425294&itype=CMSID
Darrien Hunt, 22. Killed by Saratoga Springs PD in September 2014. Police shot him in the back while he was cosplaying an anime character. Darrien was someone who “wanted to heal the world.” He loved the outdoors, drawing, and music. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=58425294&itype=CMSID
Darrien Hunt, 22. Killed by Saratoga Springs PD in September 2014. Police shot him in the back while he was cosplaying an anime character. Darrien was someone who “wanted to heal the world.” He loved the outdoors, drawing, and music. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=58425294&itype=CMSID
Bernardo Palacios, 22. Killed by SLCPD in May 2020. Shot 20+ times in the back, his last words were “Officer, I don’t want to die”

Bernardo was “always positive,” an artist who taught his brother’s children to draw flowers and made music with his friends. https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2020/06/11/members-of-the-community-attend-burial-of-bernardo-palacios-carbajal/
Bernardo Palacios, 22. Killed by SLCPD in May 2020. Shot 20+ times in the back, his last words were “Officer, I don’t want to die”Bernardo was “always positive,” an artist who taught his brother’s children to draw flowers and made music with his friends. https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2020/06/11/members-of-the-community-attend-burial-of-bernardo-palacios-carbajal/
Bernardo Palacios, 22. Killed by SLCPD in May 2020. Shot 20+ times in the back, his last words were “Officer, I don’t want to die”Bernardo was “always positive,” an artist who taught his brother’s children to draw flowers and made music with his friends. https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2020/06/11/members-of-the-community-attend-burial-of-bernardo-palacios-carbajal/
Dillon Taylor, 20. Shot and killed by SLCPD in August 2014. He was unarmed, leaving 7-11 with his brother and cousin.

Dillon was “like Ferdinand the Bull,” a gentle person who protected his family. He loved listening to music, hot cheetos, and Christmas. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2828442&itype=CMSID&fullpage=1
Dillon Taylor, 20. Shot and killed by SLCPD in August 2014. He was unarmed, leaving 7-11 with his brother and cousin.Dillon was “like Ferdinand the Bull,” a gentle person who protected his family. He loved listening to music, hot cheetos, and Christmas. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2828442&itype=CMSID&fullpage=1
Dillon Taylor, 20. Shot and killed by SLCPD in August 2014. He was unarmed, leaving 7-11 with his brother and cousin.Dillon was “like Ferdinand the Bull,” a gentle person who protected his family. He loved listening to music, hot cheetos, and Christmas. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2828442&itype=CMSID&fullpage=1
Bryan Valencia, 28. Shot and killed by Unified PD in March 2020, by an officer without a bodycam. Bryan’s friend Cody Belgard was killed by police in 2018.

Bryan “was one-of-a-kind,” a devoted father who loved lifting weights and working on cars. https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/family-members-remember-kearns-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Bryan Valencia, 28. Shot and killed by Unified PD in March 2020, by an officer without a bodycam. Bryan’s friend Cody Belgard was killed by police in 2018.Bryan “was one-of-a-kind,” a devoted father who loved lifting weights and working on cars. https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/family-members-remember-kearns-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Bryan Valencia, 28. Shot and killed by Unified PD in March 2020, by an officer without a bodycam. Bryan’s friend Cody Belgard was killed by police in 2018.Bryan “was one-of-a-kind,” a devoted father who loved lifting weights and working on cars. https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/family-members-remember-kearns-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
Chad Breinholt, 31. Shot and killed by West Valley PD in August 2019 while handcuffed in the station. Just before his murder, an officer said, “You’re about to die, my friend.”

Chad was “good and kind-hearted” and dreamed of becoming a music therapist. https://ksltv.com/421150/mother-of-man-killed-in-west-valley-city-officer-involved-shooting-speaks-out-to-ksl/
Chad Breinholt, 31. Shot and killed by West Valley PD in August 2019 while handcuffed in the station. Just before his murder, an officer said, “You’re about to die, my friend.”Chad was “good and kind-hearted” and dreamed of becoming a music therapist. https://ksltv.com/421150/mother-of-man-killed-in-west-valley-city-officer-involved-shooting-speaks-out-to-ksl/
Chad Breinholt, 31. Shot and killed by West Valley PD in August 2019 while handcuffed in the station. Just before his murder, an officer said, “You’re about to die, my friend.”Chad was “good and kind-hearted” and dreamed of becoming a music therapist. https://ksltv.com/421150/mother-of-man-killed-in-west-valley-city-officer-involved-shooting-speaks-out-to-ksl/
Danielle Willard, 21. Shot and killed by West Valley Police in November 2012. Her family received a $1.4million settlement for her murder.

Danielle “brought sunshine into the home.” She loved flowers and joking around with her mom. https://m.facebook.com/JusticeForDanielleWillard/
Danielle Willard, 21. Shot and killed by West Valley Police in November 2012. Her family received a $1.4million settlement for her murder.Danielle “brought sunshine into the home.” She loved flowers and joking around with her mom. https://m.facebook.com/JusticeForDanielleWillard/
Danielle Willard, 21. Shot and killed by West Valley Police in November 2012. Her family received a $1.4million settlement for her murder.Danielle “brought sunshine into the home.” She loved flowers and joking around with her mom. https://m.facebook.com/JusticeForDanielleWillard/
Patrick Harmon, 50. Shot and killed by SLC PD in August 2017. He was shot in the back after he was pulled over for riding a bicycle without proper lighting.

“Bubbly, fun, just full of life” — Patrick had recently reconnected with his two children. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/03/patrick-harmons-race-was/
Patrick Harmon, 50. Shot and killed by SLC PD in August 2017. He was shot in the back after he was pulled over for riding a bicycle without proper lighting.“Bubbly, fun, just full of life” — Patrick had recently reconnected with his two children. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/03/patrick-harmons-race-was/
Patrick Harmon, 50. Shot and killed by SLC PD in August 2017. He was shot in the back after he was pulled over for riding a bicycle without proper lighting.“Bubbly, fun, just full of life” — Patrick had recently reconnected with his two children. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/07/03/patrick-harmons-race-was/
Zane James, 19. Shot and paralyzed by Cottonwood Heights PD in May 2018. Zane died 3 days after being shot in the back, when he asked to end life support.

With a “contagious laugh and vibrant soul,” Zane was a loyal friend who loved hockey and his family. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/05/16/parents-utah-teen-killed/
Zane James, 19. Shot and paralyzed by Cottonwood Heights PD in May 2018. Zane died 3 days after being shot in the back, when he asked to end life support.With a “contagious laugh and vibrant soul,” Zane was a loyal friend who loved hockey and his family. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/05/16/parents-utah-teen-killed/
Zane James, 19. Shot and paralyzed by Cottonwood Heights PD in May 2018. Zane died 3 days after being shot in the back, when he asked to end life support.With a “contagious laugh and vibrant soul,” Zane was a loyal friend who loved hockey and his family. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/05/16/parents-utah-teen-killed/
Allen Nelson, 44. Killed while being taken into custody by SLC PD in June 2012. An eyewitness testified to police using a Taser on him before his death.

“A person who was always happy with life,” Allen loved to dance and tell jokes. https://www.deseret.com/2012/9/6/20506378/family-of-man-who-died-in-custody-sues-salt-lake-police
Allen Nelson, 44. Killed while being taken into custody by SLC PD in June 2012. An eyewitness testified to police using a Taser on him before his death.“A person who was always happy with life,” Allen loved to dance and tell jokes. https://www.deseret.com/2012/9/6/20506378/family-of-man-who-died-in-custody-sues-salt-lake-police
Allen Nelson, 44. Killed while being taken into custody by SLC PD in June 2012. An eyewitness testified to police using a Taser on him before his death.“A person who was always happy with life,” Allen loved to dance and tell jokes. https://www.deseret.com/2012/9/6/20506378/family-of-man-who-died-in-custody-sues-salt-lake-police
Cody Belgard, 30. Shot in the back and killed by SLCPD in November 2018. He was unarmed and police mistook his cell phone for a gun.

Known for “soft-spoken kindness and generosity,” Cody was a father and local rapper who started writing music at age 11. https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/salt-lake-city-police/
Cody Belgard, 30. Shot in the back and killed by SLCPD in November 2018. He was unarmed and police mistook his cell phone for a gun.Known for “soft-spoken kindness and generosity,” Cody was a father and local rapper who started writing music at age 11. https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/salt-lake-city-police/
Cody Belgard, 30. Shot in the back and killed by SLCPD in November 2018. He was unarmed and police mistook his cell phone for a gun.Known for “soft-spoken kindness and generosity,” Cody was a father and local rapper who started writing music at age 11. https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/salt-lake-city-police/
Cindreia Europe, 23. Run over and killed by Unified PD in March 2019. The officer involved had a detailed history of poor driving.

“Unique and naturally gifted,” Cindreia loved to read, was interested in science, and tutored local children.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/03/30/cindreia-europe-died-when/
Cindreia Europe, 23. Run over and killed by Unified PD in March 2019. The officer involved had a detailed history of poor driving.“Unique and naturally gifted,” Cindreia loved to read, was interested in science, and tutored local children. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/03/30/cindreia-europe-died-when/
Cindreia Europe, 23. Run over and killed by Unified PD in March 2019. The officer involved had a detailed history of poor driving.“Unique and naturally gifted,” Cindreia loved to read, was interested in science, and tutored local children. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/03/30/cindreia-europe-died-when/
Bobby Duckworth, 26. Shot and killed by Carbon County PD in September 2019. He had no firearm and was killed by police responding to his own mental health crisis.

An “amazing person” with a “big heart,” Bobby loved the outdoors — fishing, hiking, camping. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/09/11/carbon-county-police/
Bobby Duckworth, 26. Shot and killed by Carbon County PD in September 2019. He had no firearm and was killed by police responding to his own mental health crisis.An “amazing person” with a “big heart,” Bobby loved the outdoors — fishing, hiking, camping. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/09/11/carbon-county-police/
Bobby Duckworth, 26. Shot and killed by Carbon County PD in September 2019. He had no firearm and was killed by police responding to his own mental health crisis.An “amazing person” with a “big heart,” Bobby loved the outdoors — fishing, hiking, camping. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/09/11/carbon-county-police/
These are the murals done as of 7/8. You can see them by the intersection of 300 W and 800 S. I don’t know if any more are going to be added, but there are many more victims of police violence in Utah, and I will add their stories to this thread.
James Barker, 42. Shot and killed by SLC PD in January 2015. He was shot dead by an officer after James attacked him with a plastic snow shovel during a mental health crisis.

An “incredibly peaceful person,” James loved art, hiking, and playing guitar. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2038778&itype=CMSID
James Barker, 42. Shot and killed by SLC PD in January 2015. He was shot dead by an officer after James attacked him with a plastic snow shovel during a mental health crisis.An “incredibly peaceful person,” James loved art, hiking, and playing guitar. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2038778&itype=CMSID
James Barker, 42. Shot and killed by SLC PD in January 2015. He was shot dead by an officer after James attacked him with a plastic snow shovel during a mental health crisis.An “incredibly peaceful person,” James loved art, hiking, and playing guitar. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2038778&itype=CMSID
Siale Angilau, 25. Killed by a US Marshall in the SLC Federal Courthouse. Shot 4x, 3 in the back, after he ran toward a testifying witness. He had a pen in his hand.

“Quiet, strong-willed, with a heart of gold,” Siale was the protector of his family. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4386640&itype=CMSID
Siale Angilau, 25. Killed by a US Marshall in the SLC Federal Courthouse. Shot 4x, 3 in the back, after he ran toward a testifying witness. He had a pen in his hand.“Quiet, strong-willed, with a heart of gold,” Siale was the protector of his family. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4386640&itype=CMSID
Siale Angilau, 25. Killed by a US Marshall in the SLC Federal Courthouse. Shot 4x, 3 in the back, after he ran toward a testifying witness. He had a pen in his hand.“Quiet, strong-willed, with a heart of gold,” Siale was the protector of his family. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4386640&itype=CMSID
Joey Tucker, 30. Killed by SLCPD in August 2009. He was diabetic and in the middle of a blood-sugar spike when police shot him after failing to pull over.

“Too sensitive for his own good,” Joey loved the Denver Broncos, camping, and his daughter, Devree. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51446200&itype=CMSID
Joey Tucker, 30. Killed by SLCPD in August 2009. He was diabetic and in the middle of a blood-sugar spike when police shot him after failing to pull over.“Too sensitive for his own good,” Joey loved the Denver Broncos, camping, and his daughter, Devree. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51446200&itype=CMSID
Joey Tucker, 30. Killed by SLCPD in August 2009. He was diabetic and in the middle of a blood-sugar spike when police shot him after failing to pull over.“Too sensitive for his own good,” Joey loved the Denver Broncos, camping, and his daughter, Devree. https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51446200&itype=CMSID
Jovany Mercardo-Bedolla, 26. Killed by Ogden PD in August 2019. Shot 16 times for carrying a knife in his own driveway.

“A really mellow person,” Jovany was a father to two young children. He loved to write and draw. His sister described him as a poet. https://www.standard.net/police-fire/jovany-mercado-family-sues-ogden-four-officers-involved-in-his-shooting-death/article_b42d724f-1209-55b4-8318-9b138cab495d.html
Jovany Mercardo-Bedolla, 26. Killed by Ogden PD in August 2019. Shot 16 times for carrying a knife in his own driveway.“A really mellow person,” Jovany was a father to two young children. He loved to write and draw. His sister described him as a poet. https://www.standard.net/police-fire/jovany-mercado-family-sues-ogden-four-officers-involved-in-his-shooting-death/article_b42d724f-1209-55b4-8318-9b138cab495d.html
Jovany Mercardo-Bedolla, 26. Killed by Ogden PD in August 2019. Shot 16 times for carrying a knife in his own driveway.“A really mellow person,” Jovany was a father to two young children. He loved to write and draw. His sister described him as a poet. https://www.standard.net/police-fire/jovany-mercado-family-sues-ogden-four-officers-involved-in-his-shooting-death/article_b42d724f-1209-55b4-8318-9b138cab495d.html
Elijah Smith, 20. Killed by West Valley PD in April 2018. Shot with his hands up after being pursued for matching the description of a robbery suspect.

“Always the one lifting other people up,” Elijah loved music and wanted to attend University of Utah. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/04/17/west-valley-city-police-to-release-body-camera-footage-from-fatal-shooting-of-20-year-old-man/
Elijah Smith, 20. Killed by West Valley PD in April 2018. Shot with his hands up after being pursued for matching the description of a robbery suspect.“Always the one lifting other people up,” Elijah loved music and wanted to attend University of Utah. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/04/17/west-valley-city-police-to-release-body-camera-footage-from-fatal-shooting-of-20-year-old-man/
Elijah Smith, 20. Killed by West Valley PD in April 2018. Shot with his hands up after being pursued for matching the description of a robbery suspect.“Always the one lifting other people up,” Elijah loved music and wanted to attend University of Utah. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/04/17/west-valley-city-police-to-release-body-camera-footage-from-fatal-shooting-of-20-year-old-man/
Michael Glad, 23. Killed by West Jordan PD in May 2018. Shot in the neck by police who said he brandished a firearm, later determined to be a pellet gun.

An “amazing person,” Michael loved video games and was teaching his little sister how to play. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/10/25/salt-lake-county-da-wont-2/
Michael Glad, 23. Killed by West Jordan PD in May 2018. Shot in the neck by police who said he brandished a firearm, later determined to be a pellet gun.An “amazing person,” Michael loved video games and was teaching his little sister how to play. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/10/25/salt-lake-county-da-wont-2/
Michael Glad, 23. Killed by West Jordan PD in May 2018. Shot in the neck by police who said he brandished a firearm, later determined to be a pellet gun.An “amazing person,” Michael loved video games and was teaching his little sister how to play. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/10/25/salt-lake-county-da-wont-2/
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