Aggravated murder charge filed against truck driver accused of killing Utah police officer

Published May 14, 2024 2:38 PM

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors in Utah filed an aggravated murder charge against a truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer during a May 5 traffic stop. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray said on Tuesday that he has not decided whether to pursue the death penalty. Gray says Michael Aaron Jayne is scheduled to make a court appearance on Wednesday to be informed of the nine felony charges, including two charges of attempted aggravated murder for allegedly trying to run over a Utah Highway Patrol trooper and a woman Jayne is charged with kidnapping. Court documents do not list an attorney for Jayne, but Gray said he would be granted legal representation during Wednesday’s court hearing.

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