On the evening of Sunday, August 17, 2025, Sergeant Lee D. Sorensen, 56, of the Tremonton-Garland Police Department was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance near 700 North and 200 East in Tremonton, Utah. Officers first went to the residence after multiple 911 hang-up calls; a man inside emerged with a rifle and opened fire, fatally wounding the first officer on scene. Sergeant Sorensen arrived as backup and was also shot and killed. A Box Elder County deputy and his K9 partner were shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Bystanders helped persuade the shooter to surrender. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Ryan Michael Bate and was taken into custody; he was charged with two counts of aggravated murder and prosecutors announced they would seek the death penalty. Sergeant Sorensen had 16 years of service, had recently been promoted to sergeant and was due to be sworn in days after his death. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Did anyone in Tremonton know Sergeant Sorensen or witness the response that night and have information to share?