Salt Lake County DA Charges Officer in Fatal 2024 Police Shooting

Salt Lake County prosecutors have charged Officer Jimmy Haas with manslaughter in connection to the 2024 fatal shooting of Henry Chavez Jr.

According to prosecutors, investigators determined the shooting was not legally justified. The charges were announced Thursday by the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.

The case stems from a 2024 officer-involved shooting that resulted in Chavez Jr.’s death and drew significant public attention across Utah. Haas is now facing criminal charges as the case moves through the court system.