The suspect in the shooting deaths of seven family members was identified as Michael Haight, who took his own life, according to city officials.
Police said Haight killed seven people before killing himself.
According to Roy Dotson, Haight killed his wife, mother-in-law and five children before taking his own life.
The victims were identified as Haight's 40-year-old wife, Tausha, her 78-year-old mother, Gail Earl, and the couple's five children, ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old.
According to Dotson, Haight killed his family because of the divorce filing.
James Park told the Associated Press that he didn't fear for his client's safety in the divorce case.
13 According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Utah is ranked 30th in the country for gun deaths per 100,000 people.
A Crisis Intervention Team was put in place to help students, parents and school staffers deal with the tragedy, according to a statement released by the Iron County School District.
8 people, including five children, were shot to death in Utah.
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