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Four arrested after 72-year-old Utah man shot in head

Posted at 10:59 AM, Oct 23, 2014
and last updated 2014-10-23 20:11:31-04

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - Authorities have arrested four people after a 72-year-old man was shot in the head in West Valley City.

- 38-year-old Michael Robert Flores Jr.
- 36-year-old Ricardo Smith
- 32-year-old Leann Velasquez
- 20-year-old Raymond Marquina

Back on September 27, Robert Warren, 72, has just returned home with his wife and answered a knock at his door.

When he opened the door, those on the other side shot him multiple times in the head and neck.

Warren was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and has been there ever since.

Officials said DNA evidence from the scene matched a person who was already in the database, 38-year-old Michael Robert Flores.

Police said Flores told them he and three others planned to rob Warren.

Flores is facing attempted murder charges among others.

Velasquez is also facing attempted murder charges as well as obstruction of justice.

Marquina was arrested Oct. 22 for attempted murder and felony weapons charges.

Smith is facing charges including aggravated robbery, felony weapon possession and drug possession.