Dominik Philip, 29, was found dead from a single gunshot wound at the Revolve Apartments in Millcreek, Utah, on the evening of March 9, 2025. The injury was to the back of his left shoulder; paramedics at the scene raised doubts about an initial report of a self-inflicted wound because of the angle, and detectives soon treated the death as suspicious. The autopsy later confirmed a contact gunshot wound to the back and ruled the manner of death a homicide.

Seven people were in the apartment when the shooting occurred. Investigators noted a roughly 20-minute delay between the shooting and the 911 call, conflicting witness accounts, and a 9mm handgun found wet in the bathroom as if someone had tried to wash it. Surveillance audio captured voices including one identified by several people as Deng Martin Auling saying, I just killed bruh and We was just playing around… it went off, and other remarks suggesting attempts to cover up what happened.

Based on the physical evidence, the audio, and inconsistent statements, 20-year-old Deng Auling of West Valley City was arrested and charged with murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Philip’s family remembers him as a basketball coach and mentor. If anyone was in or near the Revolve Apartments that night or has information about what happened inside the apartment, please come forward.