California man drives to Utah to kill brother, set house on fire, officials say

LOS ANGELES – A Lengthy Seashore man allegedly drove from California to North Ogden, Utah to kill his brother then set his home on hearth, in accordance with the Weber County Lawyer’s Workplace.

Officers say on April 27, Jeffrey Roberts, 66, arrived at his brother’s house round 7:11 p.m., parked his van within the driveway, approached the entrance door and rang the doorbell. His brother, Scott Roberts and his spouse had been house alone consuming when Jeffrey arrived. 

The 2 brothers started speaking on the entrance porch and inside a couple of minutes, Jeffrey Roberts pulled out a gun from his jacket and commenced firing. 

Components of the incident had been caught on a Ring doorbell digital camera which the legal professional’s workplace has since shared with the general public. 

Each Scott Roberts and his spouse had been struck by gunfire. 

Neighbors then known as 911 after listening to a number of gunshots. 

Following the capturing, video reveals the suspect exist the home then return shortly with a bag and shotgun in hand. About 5 minutes later he exists the home once more, this time whereas on the telephone.

In accordance with the legal professional’s home, as soon as officers arrived on scene Jeffrey started firing at them. Three officers then returned hearth, participating in a shootout with the suspect. Jeffrey was in the end struck and died on the scene. Components of the shootout was recorded on an officer’s physique digital camera. In accordance with the legal professional’s workplace, just one officer was in a position to instantly activate his physique digital camera. 

Following the shootout, video reveals heavy smoke from inside the home. Officers say the suspect used highway flares to spark the fireplace. Aerial video reveals intensive hearth injury to the roof. 

The sufferer’s spouse was nonetheless inside the home whereas the fireplace was spreading. She was rescued and brought to the hospital; Scott Roberts died on account of gunshot wounds. 

Police say Jeffrey was armed with a 9mm handgun, 12-gauge shotgun, over 150 shotgun shells and was carrying a complete of 23 totally loaded handgun magazines.

A motive for the capturing is unknown. The incident is being investigated by the Weber County Lawyer’s Workplace.