On February 12, 2007, experienced one of the worst murder incidents in the history of the City. Eighteen year old Sulejmen Talovic fatally shot five victims and seriously wounded four others in a shooting spree at the Mall. Sulejmen Talovic was shot and killed by responding police officers. The nature of this crime and the apparent lack of motive or pre-existing connection between the victims and Talovic evoked fear, outrage, grief and anger throughout not only the City of Salt Lake, but throughout our entire nation. Law enforcement officials both locally and nationally obtained a great deal of investigative evidence through extensive interviews with victims, witnesses and family members. Surprisingly law enforcement was able to learn relatively little about Sulejmen Talovic and his motive for committing these atrocities. The information that follows is a compilation of these investigative leads. It is presented to supply information as to the events of that day and the days leading up to it and to describe the scope of the investigation in an attempt to bring about a conclusion and closure for all involved. We ask all readers of this document to respect the privacy of all those involved, especially the victims of this horrible crime, their families and the family of Sulejmen Talovic.

During the immediate response to Trolley Square, numerous agencies from throughout Salt Lake County responded and played an active role in searching and securing the massive crime scene. Those agencies included the Sandy City Police Department, West Valley City Police Department, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, Highway Patrol and US Marshall’s Office. Many other agencies assisted the Police Department with the investigation and follow-up of this event, including the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, District Attorney’s Office Investigations Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Valley Mental Health. The professionalism and dedicated service of these organizations and their employees proved invaluable. We recognize and thank them for their efforts.

Summary

On Monday, February 12, 2007, at approximately 6:42 pm, Sulejmen Talovic drove his vehicle to the upper level of the west parking structure at the Trolley Square mall. Talovic parked his vehicle facing west. Talovic exited the vehicle wearing a backpack full of ammunition, carrying a Mossberg 12 gauge pump action shotgun with a pistol grip and a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber five shot revolver. Talovic confronted his first two victims, Jeffrey Walker (52 years) and Jeffrey’s son AJ Walker (16 years) approximately 10 yards east of Talovic’s parked vehicle. Talovic fired the shotgun at both Jeffrey and AJ. Jeffrey was struck in the head and fell to the ground. AJ was struck in the head and the ankle but

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 1 of 10 was able to run back a few feet to the stairs leading to the lower parking level. Once AJ entered the lower parking level, he was assisted by other citizens. As AJ was seeking assistance, Talovic approached Jeffrey Walker and fired multiple rounds from the shotgun, striking him in the back and head. The injuries to Jeffrey Walker were fatal.

The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided from the Medical Examiner’s office for Jeffrey Walker:

Examinations by: Dr. Edward Leis Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Shotgun wounds to the head, arm, and back

After shooting Jeffrey and AJ Walker, Talovic walked east towards the west entrance of the mall.

At 6:44 pm, the Salt Lake City Police Department Dispatch Center received a phone call stating a person had been shot in the west parking lot of Trolley Square. Units were dispatched with this information.

Sulejmen Talovic continued towards the west doors. As Talovic approached the doors, the third victim, Shaun Munns (34 years) saw Talovic with the shot gun and heard two shots, both of which struck Shaun from approximately 30 yards away. The impact caused Shaun to fall to the ground. Shaun got up and ran away.

Sulejmen Talovic approached the mall doors. At the same time, a teenage girl was walking towards the doors from inside the mall to determine the cause of the commotion. She observed Talovic shoot twice with a shotgun at the doors she was standing in front of. The glass of both the inside and outside doors shattered but the teenager was not hit. She ran into a store and hid. Numerous other individuals fled the area.

Sulejmen Talovic entered the mall and approached the west stairs. An unarmed security guard at the top of the stairs turned and ran east as Talovic raised the shotgun and fired up the stairs toward the security guard. The security guard was not hit, but felt the force of the shot and was showered with debris from the ceiling.

Sulejmen Talovic continued walking east on the main level hallway. Talovic encountered his fourth victim, Vanessa Quinn (29 years) running westbound. Talovic raised the .38 caliber hand gun and fired, hitting Vanessa in the chest. Vanessa fell to the ground. Talovic walked toward Vanessa and shot her in the back of the head with the .38 caliber hand gun.

The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided from the Medical Examiner’s office for Vanessa Quinn:

Examination by: Dr. Edward Leis Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Gunshot wounds to the head and chest

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 2 of 10 The Salt Lake City Police Dispatch Center received numerous calls between 6:44 pm and 6:48 pm stating there was a man shooting people in Trolley Square. The Dispatch Center broadcast information of an “active shooter” inside the mall, including a physical and clothing description of the suspect.

Sulejmen Talovic walked around the corner of the Cabin Fever store toward the south, stepping past the doorway. For an unknown reason, he stopped, stepped back and entered the store. The fifth victim Carolyn Tuft (44 years) was crouching down near a display table at the center/front of the store. Carolyn watched Talovic walk into the store towards her. Talovic shot Carolyn in the left side/arm with the shotgun, causing her to fall to the ground. The sixth victim Stacy Hanson (53 years) was crouching near the south/east glass wall. Stacy spoke to Talovic saying, “Everyone just wants to go home.” Talovic told him to shut up and shot him in the lower abdomen and arm with the shotgun. The glass wall was also hit, shattering. Stacy fell, face down into the glass. Talovic then approached victim seven Kirsten Hinkley (15 years and daughter of Carolyn Tuft), victim number eight Brad Frantz (24 years) and victim number nine Teresa Ellis (29 years). All three were lying on the ground in the south front of the store. Kirsten was shot by Talovic in the torso, Brad was shot in the forehead and Teresa was shot in the right arm, torso and leg. All three victims were shot with the shot gun.

Sulejmen Talovic apparently did not see a customer standing behind a nearby rack of clothes, even though her legs were plainly visible. An employee of the store had hidden in a back room after the north glass wall was shot out.

Sulejmen Talovic left the store and stood in the hallway reloading. Carolyn crawled to where her daughter, Kirsten lay. Talovic re-entered Cabin Fever and shot Carolyn in the back, Kirsten in the head and Teresa in the head with the shot gun.

The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided from the Medical Examiner’s office for Kirstin Hinkley:

Examination by: Dr. Todd Grey Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Gunshot wounds to the head and left flank

The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided from the Medical Examiner’s office for Teresa Ellis:

Examination by: Dr. Todd Grey Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Gunshot wounds to the head, right arm, flank and thigh

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 3 of 10 The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided from the Medical Examiner’s office for Brad Franz:

Examination by: Dr. Todd Grey Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Gunshot wounds to the head

Sulejmen Talovic was leaving Cabin Fever just as off duty Ogden Police Officer Ken Hammond and his wife were walking on the second level of the mall. Officer Hammond observed the victims in Cabin Fever and Talovic exiting the business with the shotgun. Officer Hammond drew his weapon, requesting his wife return to Rodizio Grill and call 911. Employees and customers on the second level of the mall witnessed Officer Hammond with his weapon, at which time Officer Hammond began to identify himself as a police officer. Talovic fired the shot gun at Officer Hammond. Officer Hammond began to move north on the west side of the second level. Talovic fired the shot gun again at Officer Hammond.

Barrett Dodds was in Haroon’s (upper level above Pottery Barn Kids) when he realized someone was shooting in the mall. Barrett warned business occupants to lock their doors as he made his way east to Rodizio Grill and back along the south side of the second level hallway. After shooting at Officer Hammond, Sulejmen Talovic walked around the central hallway area. Talovic fired rounds from the shotgun at Dodds and two Rodizio Grill employees from near the south entrance to Pottery Barn Kids. Barrett witnessed Talovic walk towards Stacy Hansen and shoot him again in the back. Barrett yelled “Shoot at me. Shoot at me.” Talovic crossed back over the central hallway towards Pottery Barn Kids.

Officer Hammond looked down and saw Salt Lake City Police Sergeant Andrew Oblad, who had just entered on the first floor through the south entrance. Officer Hammond called out, “Ogden Police Department, off duty OPD” several times to identify himself. Sergeant Oblad looked up at Officer Hammond and motioned for Officer Hammond to come down to him. Officer Hammond joined Sergeant Oblad on the first floor, south of Pottery Barn Kids. Both could hear additional shotgun blasts. Officer Hammond took cover behind a wooden pillar, southwest of the Pottery Barn Kids. Looking inside Pottery Barn Kids, Officer Hammond could see 6 to 8 inches of Talovic’s body and the shotgun. Officer Hammond leaned around the pillar and fired a shot at Talovic. Talovic fired back at Officer Hammond. Officer Hammond again leaned right around the pillar and fired two more shots at Talovic. Sergeant Oblad ordered Talovic to drop his weapon, but Talovic responded with “Fuck you” and fired his shotgun again. Sergeant Oblad waited until Talovic came into his field of view and fired two rounds from his service weapon. At that moment, three other Salt Lake City Police Officers, Sergeant Josh Scharman, Detective Brett Olsen and Detective Dustin Marshall, were able to confront Talovic from behind, shooting and killing him with multiple rounds.

Sergeant Andrew Oblad’s actions

Sergeant Oblad was on duty and heard the dispatch call, “Shots fired. Active shooter at Trolley Square.” Sergeant Oblad arrived at the south entrance of the mall at approximately 6:46 pm. Upon exiting his squad car, fleeing patrons informed him of a man inside the mall with a shotgun, shooting people. Sergeant Oblad entered the ground level heading north,

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 4 of 10 armed with his service weapon. Sergeant Oblad heard shotgun blasts inside the mall. Sergeant Oblad observed several victims lying on the floor inside the Cabin Fever gift shop. Sergeant Oblad spotted Officer Hammond on the second level with his weapon already drawn. He heard Officer Hammond continually yelling “Ogden City Police, OPD.” Sergeant Oblad motioned for Officer Hammond to join him on the first level. Sergeant Oblad took cover behind the southwest corner of Pottery Barn Kids. His view of Talovic was obstructed, but he could still hear shotgun blasts. He ordered Talovic to drop his weapon. Talovic responded, “Fuck you” and immediately fired his shotgun at Sergeant Oblad. Sergeant Oblad waited until Talovic came into his field of view and fired two rounds from his service weapon.

Sergeant Josh Scharman’s actions

Sergeant Josh Scharman was conducting a SWAT/Gangs line-up at the Salt Lake City Police Public Safety Building when the broadcast of an active shooter went out. Sergeant Scharman ran down four flights of stairs and drove to Trolley Square, arriving at approximately 6:47 pm. Armed with his MP5 service weapon, he formed an entry team with Detective Brett Olsen, Detective Dustin Marshall and Officer Gordon Worsencroft. Patrons fleeing the mall informed the officers that the shooter was in Pottery Barn Kids. The team entered the north doors of Pottery Barn Kids. Upon entry, Sergeant Scharman could hear a shotgun blast that was so close he believed they were being fired upon. Moving south, the team heard additional shotgun blasts from behind a blind corner and the sound of a shotgun being racked. The team rounded the corner and saw Talovic, who matched the description provided by patrons and dispatch. He was holding a shotgun waist high, pointing it in the direction where Officer Hammond and Sergeant Oblad were in confrontation with him from the opposite direction. Sergeant Scharman observed the victims in Cabin Fever. Sergeant Scharman fired three rounds into Talovic’s back, who remained standing as he turned toward Scharman and the rest of the team. Sergeant Scharman fired two more rounds into center mass of Talovic, as he continued to turn. Sergeant Scharman fired one more round at Talovic’s head.

Detective Brett Olsen’s actions

Detective Olsen was in the SWAT/Gangs line-up at the Salt Lake City Police Public Safety Building when the call for an active shooter came in. Detective Olsen ran down four flights of stairs and drove to Trolley Square, arriving at approximately 6:47 pm. Detective Olsen obtained his MP5 service weapon and joined an entry team with Sergeant Scharman, Detective Marshall and Officer Worsencroft. Patrons fleeing the mall informed the officers that the shooter was in the Pottery Barn Kids. The team went to the north door of Pottery Barn Kids to enter. The team came around a corner of the store, with Detective Olsen on point flanked by Detective Marshall on his right and Sergeant Scharman on his left. Detective Olsen heard Talovic yell, “Fuck you” and a shotgun blast, followed by the sound of a shotgun being racked. Detective Olsen saw that Talovic matched the description given by patrons and dispatch, and was holding a shotgun waist high. Talovic was pointing the gun in the direction of Officer Hammond and Sergeant Oblad who were confronting Talovic from the opposite direction. Detective Olsen could see one victim lying in Cabin Fever card shop. Detective Olsen fired a five round burst at Talovic aimed at his center of mass. Talovic

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 5 of 10 remained standing and began to turn his body and shotgun towards the team. Detective Olsen fired two more rounds.

Detective Dustin Marshall’s actions:

Detective Marshall was attending a SWAT/Gangs line-up at the Salt Lake City Police Public Safety Building when the call of an active shooter came in. Detective Marshall ran down four flights of stairs and drove to Trolley Square, arriving at approximately 6:47 pm. Detective Marshall obtained his AR-15 service rifle and joined an entry team with Sergeant Scharman, Detective Olsen and Officer Worsencroft. The team entered the north door of Pottery Barn Kids. Detective Marshall could hear shotgun blasts upon entry that were very close, and he believed they were being fired upon. Detective Marshall with the team moved towards the shotgun blasts. More shotgun blasts were heard from behind a blind corner as well as the sound of a shotgun racking. Detective Marshall heard Sergeant Scharman engage Talovic with gunfire. Detective Marshall could see Talovic was still holding a shotgun waist high. Talovic appeared to be swinging his shotgun from the direction he had been firing at Officer Hammond and Sergeant Oblad toward the team’s position. Detective Marshall fired five rounds into Talovic’s center mass.

The following final pathologic diagnosis was provided by the Medical Examiner’s office for Sulejmen Talovic:

Examination by: Dr. Edward Leis Manner of Death: Homicide Immediate Cause of death: Gunshot wounds to the head, torso, and upper extremities

Crime Scene

The crime scene was processed by the Salt Lake City Police Crime Scene Unit and the Utah Department of Public Safety Crime Lab. Crime scene diagrams are attached to this report. During the crime scene search the following items were located, documented and seized:

29 Shotgun shells, fired by Sulejmen Talovic 19 9mm shell casings recovered 28 Shotgun wads recovered 5 223 cal casings recovered 9 Live shotgun shells recovered 1 Slug shotgun shell (dropped by police while reloading weapon) 16 Bullet fragments recovered in various places 3 45 cal shell casing recovered 15 Bullet strikes to Sulejmen Talovic 1 38 cal slug recovered 1 Fragmented bullet recovered

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 6 of 10 Search of Talovic’s vehicle

Sulejmen Talovic’s car was located and seized from the crime scene. The vehicle was a maroon 2002 Mazda model 626 with Utah license plate 044UHM. Located during the search of the vehicle: a purchase receipt for shotgun shells, an internet card for the Salt Lake City Library, Talovic’s Utah driver license, a holster for a .38 cal handgun and two business cards.

Detectives were able to look at security footage of Talovic purchasing the shotgun shells and determined that he was by himself in the store, in the parking lot and in the vehicle. Detectives followed up with the Salt Lake City Library on the internet card to check on any possible record of Talovic’s card being used in the library system. It was found that the Library card allows for two hours of use daily in one hour increments per user and then the system kicks them out. As soon as the user logs off or time runs out the system has a built in program that erases the footprint of the user and cannot be found. The computer then reboots itself for the next user and a fresh log is started. Detectives were told that this system is designed to protect the privacy of each individual using the library system. No evidence or records could be obtained.

Search of Talovic’s bedroom and house

Detectives responded to Talovic’s residence to notify the next of kin and to conduct a search. Talovic’s Utah ID photo was used to show to the parents and they confirmed the photo was of their son. They were told that he had been killed in a shootout with police at Trolley Square and that he was responsible for shooting and killing others in the mall. Talovic’s mother became very upset and overcome with grief. The family had been watching the breaking news on the T.V. about the Trolley Square shooting. An ambulance was dispatched to the house to treat and care for Talovic’s mother, and detectives offered to contact a bishop or priest for them. It was at this time that Talovic’s father told detectives that they were Muslim. Detectives offered to contact his Muslim religious leader but Talovic’s father felt it was too late to do so.

Talovic’s father was very helpful and allowed detectives to search Talovic’s bedroom and the rest of the house as well. Talovic’s bedroom was in the basement of the home, which consisted of two rooms and a utility area. The main room had an entertainment center with a television along the south wall and a set of bunk beds against the north wall. A room to the southwest was Talovic’s bedroom. The bedroom had a mattress, box springs and frame in the southwest corner of the room. On the bed and partially covered by clothes, was an empty rifle or shotgun case. On the east wall of the bedroom was an open closet with a shelf. On the shelf was a metal lock box, unlocked and empty. On the floor of the closet was a camouflage hat and camouflage jacket. In the night stand, the detectives found a gun cleaning kit, resident alien ID card, social security card, check book and sales receipt from Sportsman’s Pawn Shop showing the purchase of a Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun for $201.48 in November 2006. Also in the night stand, they located a Muslim book written in san script. Talovic’s father stated it was a Muslim prayer book. Nothing in the bedroom or throughout the house gave any indication as to motive for his actions at the mall. There was no indication or evidence in the residence of extremist ideology, paraphernalia or photographs.

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 7 of 10 Why did Sulejmen Talovic commit this act?

None of the people interviewed believed the violent act committed by Sulejmen Talovic could have been predicted. All who were interviewed, including his family, were shocked and devastated by Talovic’s actions.

Numerous interviews were conducted with people who knew Sulejmen Talovic including relatives, friends, work associates and school teachers. Many described Sulejmen Talovic as a loner who kept to himself and did not have much of a social life. Talovic would only speak when spoken to. Talovic’s work supervisor stated that he was always on time and would always complete assigned work projects. The supervisor stated he was quiet initially but became friendlier towards co-workers as time went on. The supervisor further stated that Talovic always appeared to be nervous, at times acting strangely. Talovic had a habit of placing his fingers in or near his mouth when speaking and he tended to look furtively around when walking by himself at work. Talovic’s manner would change from nervous and distant to more friendly as soon as someone approached him to speak. The supervisor stated that Talovic would never approach him to speak and any conversation he had with Talovic had to be initiated by himself. Talovic never had any fights or problems at work.

A family member of Sulejmen Talovic stated that when she would visit the family home, Talovic would bring her something to drink and then retreat to his bedroom in the basement. She stated Talovic would never really talk to anyone, including her. The family member stated that Talovic was very shy, did not like public places and had no friends she was aware of.

Was Sulejmen Talovic mentally impaired? Was Sulejmen Talovic impaired by drugs or alcohol?

The only information found during the investigation about the mental health of Sulejmen Talovic was provided by a family member. She stated that Talovic had anxiety and on one occasion, Talovic was taken to Salt Lake Regional Hospital when his hands began shaking while at work. There was no follow up medical care because he had no health insurance according to the family member. During the autopsy, blood and urine samples were taken and tested. No alcohol and no drugs were found in Talovic’s system.

TOXICOLOGY RESULTS FROM SULEJMEN TALOVIC: Utah Office of the Medical Examiner:

Screens:

Blood (chest) Screen-ABN No Drugs Identified Blood (chest) Screen- GC-Volatiles Negative Blood (chest) DXS-Morp. BE, Meth, TH Negative Urine DXS-Morp. BE, Meth, THC Negative

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 8 of 10 Why did Sulejmen Talovic choose Trolley Square?

There is no evidence to indicate why Sulejmen Talovic chose Trolley Square. At one time, the Talovic family lived a few blocks away from the mall.

Did any of the victims have a relationship to Sulejmen Talovic?

There is no evidence that any of the victims had a relationship with Sulejmen Talovic. Evidence suggests the shootings were random in scope and victims were identified by who he encountered.

Was the shooting spree to any extent premeditated, or was there something that occurred during the day or evening that precipitated Sulejmen Talovic’s actions?

The only indication found during the investigation of premeditation is through a phone call with a friend of Sulejmen Talovic in Amarillo, Texas. Monika Ibrahimovic is a young lady from Bosnia who moved to the nine years ago. Ibrahimovic met Talovic over the phone, having been introduced to each other by uncles on each side. Ibrahimovic started talking with Talovic on January 28, 2007. Ibrahimovic estimated that Talovic called her approximately 85 times and that she called him an estimated 32 times over the two week period they conversed. The calls were made both to Talovic’s cell phone and the phone at his parent’s house. Ibrahimovic stated that they usually spoke in English, however from time to time would revert to Bosnian. Ibrahimovic stated that the conversations were mostly about her. Ibrahimovic stated that they never corresponded via computer. Ibrahimovic was told by Talovic that he did not have a computer and he never mentioned having access to a computer. Ibrahimovic stated that Talovic was planning to travel to Amarillo to visit her on March 28, 2007. Talovic was going to stay with her, but as far as she knew Talovic never purchased a plane ticket. Ibrahimovic did not know what Talovic looked like until after his death when his photo was published in the media. Ibrahimovic indicated that Talovic seemed nice and talked fondly of his family, especially his little sisters. Ibrahimovic stated that Talovic never exhibited a bad temper. He never discussed politics; however, Talovic did tell Ibrahimovic that he liked living in the United States.

On Sunday, February 11, 2007, Sulejmen Talovic and Ibrahimovic had a conversation that lasted three hours. This was a normal conversation until the very end of the conversation when Talovic told Ibrahimovic that “Tomorrow would be the happiest day of his life, but that it could only happen once.” Ibrahimovic asked him what he meant, but Talovic would not tell her. Talovic told Ibrahimovic that she would find something out about him and that she would be mad at him for it, and that she would never forgive him. Talovic offered no additional explanation.

Were Sulejmen Talovic’s actions motivated by religion?

There is no evidence that Sulejmen Talovic’s actions were motivated by religious conviction. During the initial days following this event, it was rumored that Talovic had a Quran with him at the time of the shooting. This information is inaccurate. However, Talovic was

Trolley Square Shooting Incident Investigative Summary Page 9 of 10 wearing a locket on a chain around his neck. As explained by a family member, this is called a Hamalija. It is a very small box shaped locket, no bigger than a fingernail.

Were Sulejmen Talovic’s actions motivated by Terrorism?

There is no evidence that Sulejmen Talovic’s actions were motivated by terrorism or that he was acting on behalf of or receiving instruction from an identified terrorist group. Following the event, it was rumored that Talovic yelled something in a foreign language. This is unsubstantiated. Detailed analysis of a video recording made during the shooting did not indicate this. The only thing the officers heard from Talovic was “Fuck you” and it was spoken in English.

Were Talovic’s actions motivated by video games or other media influences?

There is no evidence to suggest that Sulejmen Talovic played video games. The Talovic family did not have a game system or a computer in the home. No one interviewed could give any example of a time when Talovic was involved in gaming or video movies.

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