Court Documents and Expert Analysis Highlight Controversy in 2024 Shooting Incident

Salt Lake County prosecutors charged Detective Jimmy Jeremy Haas with second-degree felony manslaughter for the October 9, 2024, shooting death of 28-year-old Henry Chavez Jr.
Haas fired through the rear windshield of a pickup truck as Chavez sat unarmed in the parking lot near 3900 South and 300 West.
Use-of-force expert Eric Daigle said Haas's actions were not reasonable and consistent with industry standards.
Prosecutors allege no firearms were found on Chavez, in the vehicle, or at the scene.
Court documents allege police delayed resuscitation efforts for 16 minutes after the shooting.
Haas remains on paid leave pending further legal proceedings.
Haas faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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