A double homicide unfolds at a Comfort Inn in Salt Lake City as two men are shot dead after being sent to provide “security” for a sex worker involved in a payment dispute. Police report that the incident occurred early Tuesday morning, marking the first and second homicides in Utah’s largest city in 2025. The victims were killed after they allegedly attempted to force their way into the hotel room, where the suspect managed to turn the tables and shoot them.
Three individuals were arrested at the scene, including the sex worker, Kendra Mitchell, who is charged with aggravated robbery and burglary. Details have emerged that she contacted others for assistance after the initial payment dispute escalated, leading to the tragic turn of events. With the gunman still at large and police continuing their investigation, eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos at the hotel, where crime tape marked the area and guests reported a loud commotion prior to the shooting.
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