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Dino Raul Morales

Gender : Male

Age : 28

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/25/2021

Location : 800 block of 32nd Street near Adams Avenue

City : Ogden

County : Weber

State : Utah

Agency : Ogden Police Department; Weber County Sheriff’s Office; Utah Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit and shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 25, 2021, officers with the Ogden Police Department attempted to stop 28-year-old Dino Raul Morales, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants, including armed robbery and sexual assault. Morales fled in a vehicle, prompting a multi-agency pursuit involving the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and Utah Highway Patrol. The chase continued through several residential streets before Morales lost control of the vehicle near the 800 block of 32nd Street and Adams Avenue in Ogden.
After the crash, Morales exited the vehicle armed with a pistol and pointed it at officers. Police opened fire, striking and killing him at the scene. Another individual in the vehicle, whose identity was not released publicly, was also killed during the exchange of gunfire. No officers were injured.
Court records show Morales had an extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for aggravated robbery, firearm possession by a restricted person, and parole violations. He had recently been released on probation before the fatal incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2021/feb/26/two-dead-following-police-shooting-in-ogden/
https://www.ksl.com/article/50106285/2-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-ogden
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/2/26/22302873/police-shooting-ogden-two-dead-officer-involved-dino-raul-morales