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Suspect in Utah Deputy’s Killing Was Fugitive, 27

police-lights-red(AP) — Authorities say the man accused of killing a Utah deputy and wounding another was a fugitive who previously served prison time for attempted homicide.

Utah County sheriff’s officials identified the shooter as 27-year-old Jose Angel Garcia Juaregui (how-REG’-ee). Authorities say he’s in extremely critical condition after being shot by law enforcement officials Thursday in Juab County, and his prognosis isn’t good.

Officials say Utah County sheriff’s Sgt. Cory Wride had stopped to check on a truck that appeared to be disabled on a two-lane highway Thursday afternoon. He was using his computer to do a background check when he was shot from the truck and killed.

Sheriff Jim Tracy says the suspect clashed with officers and shot another deputy in the head during a 50-mile chase. That deputy is in critical condition.

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