Crime
Ryan Michael Bate Identified as Suspect in Tremonton Shooting That Killed Officers Lee Sorensen and Eric Estrada
TREMONTON, Utah — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Tremonton Garland police officers as 33-year-old Ryan Michael Bate, who was booked early Monday into the Weber County Jail on charges of aggravated murder and assault.
The fatal shooting occurred Sunday night, August 17, 2025, after officers responded to multiple 911 hang-up calls around 9 p.m. from a residence near 700 North and 200 East, close to North Park Elementary School.
According to the Brigham City Police Department, the first responding Tremonton Garland officer began speaking with a resident when Bate emerged from the home carrying a firearm and opened fire, killing the officer.
A second officer who had arrived to provide backup was also shot and killed.
A Box Elder County sheriff’s deputy, who had responded with a K-9, was then fired upon when Bate shot into the deputy’s patrol vehicle, injuring both the deputy and the police dog.
Both were later hospitalized and reported in fair condition Monday morning.
Police said bystanders ultimately persuaded Bate to surrender his weapon, after which he was taken into custody. Given the level of violence and uncertainty about additional threats, multiple agencies, including SWAT teams, responded and cleared the residence.
Fallen officers has been identified as sergeant Lee Sorensen and officer Eric Estrada.
Court records reveal that Bate has a history of violent encounters with law enforcement.
In May 2024, Box Elder Police charged him with aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child following a reported family disturbance at the same address where Sunday’s shooting took place.
According to the probable cause statement from that case, Bate broke a chair, grabbed the victim by the throat, threw her onto a couch, and then locked her out of the home.
The report noted that young children and firearms were present in the residence at the time. The victim disclosed that a similar assault had occurred the previous week but had gone unreported because she “wanted to keep her family together.” The charges in that case were later dismissed.
Earlier records also show that Bate faced charges of assault and disorderly conduct in Tremonton City in October 2021, which were likewise dismissed.
In a prepared statement, the Brigham City Police Department described the tragedy as one that has deeply shaken the community:
“Tragedies like these rock an entire community, state, and even nation. These officers and their families served theirs every day, and they will forever be remembered as heroes.”
Weber County officials are now leading the homicide investigation, while Bate remains in custody on aggravated murder charges.
Crime
Video Shows Henry County Officer Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Tyrie During Foot Chase in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — A 16-year-old boy identified by family members as Tyrie was fatally shot by a Henry County police officer Tuesday evening after a foot chase near a Krispy Kreme, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The shooting occurred around 6:33 p.m. on November 3, in the parking lot of the Krispy Kreme on Highway 138 West.
The GBI said an officer approached two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, and spoke with them briefly.
According to investigators, the officer then instructed the 17-year-old to remove his hands from his pockets.
The GBI said the older teen passed a handgun to the 16-year-old, who ran from the officer while carrying the weapon.
The officer pursued the teen on foot and ordered him to drop the gun, the GBI said. Investigators reported that the teen did not drop it, and the officer fired, striking him.
The 16-year-old died at the scene. A gun was recovered.
Family members identified the teen as Tyrie and described him as a son, brother, uncle, friend and a young person who was full of life. One family member also described him as kind and smart and said he was their daughter’s first love. The family has questioned the account of the incident and called for answers.
The GBI is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at 770-388-5019. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-597-8477 or through the GBI’s online tip system.