On the afternoon of October 5, 2024, 30-year-old Gage Barrows was shot and killed in downtown Salt Lake City near 200 S. State Street after a verbal dispute with another man. Witnesses and surveillance footage show the two men arguing; police say the confrontation escalated when 49-year-old Farshad Baesmat Hassan-Pouri drew a firearm and shot Barrows as he tried to walk away. Barrows was struck by the initial shots, attempted to flee, and was pursued; Hassan-Pouri then reportedly stood over him and fired additional rounds. An autopsy showed Barrows had been shot eight times. Police were called about 12:20 p.m. and found Barrows dead at the scene. Witnesses gave a description that led officers to locate and arrest Hassan-Pouri, who reportedly admitted to shooting Barrows and was charged with murder and multiple counts related to firing a gun and causing injury.

Does anyone have information about Barrows’ movements that afternoon or saw the confrontation near 200 S. State Street?