TOOELE COUNTY SHERIFF’SOFFICE
Paul J. Wimmer Sheriff

1960 South Main
Tooele, Utah 84074

On October 25^th at approximately 12:35pm Tooele area fire units were dispatched to a report of a fire in Soldier Canyon.  Upon arrival fire fighters located a deceased male on the west edge of the fire.  Deputies responded to investigate the dead body but had to wait until the fire in the immediate area was contained enough to safely process the scene.

After processing the scene, investigators determine the suspicious death was a homicide.  The relationship between the dead body and the fire are still under investigations. 

The victim’s body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office.  The identity of the victim will be release upon positive identification of the victim and notification to his family.

A late 90’s Honda Accord, white in color, was abandoned near the scene (see attached picture). 

Due to the fire, Soldier Canyon had to be evacuated.  The Sheriff’s Office is asking any hunters, campers, or recreationalists that were in Soldier Canyon on Saturday October 25^th to please call 435-277-4212.