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Man and 4 women arrested after St. George man shot in stomach

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Chelsi Sorrels

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Police have arrested a man they say is suspected of shooting a 21-year-old man in the stomach.

Sarah Strem

Riley Guerrero was taken into custody Thursday for attempted murder on a $100,000 bond.

Detectives said they believe Guerrero shot the victim near 400 E. and 800 S. early Wednesday morning.

Taylor Morrison

Police previously arrested two other men but said they don’t believe either of them pulled the trigger.

Nevada Jennings

Eugene Paul Thompson Jr., 24, and Seth Kimball Cox, 21, were arrested on obstruction of justice charges.

The pair will also face drug charges after police said they found meth and heroin on the men.

Four other women have also been arrested for allegedly helping Riley Guerrero escape:

  • Nevada Jennings was arrested for felony obstruction of justice
  • Taylor Morrison was arrested for felony obstruction of justice
  • Sarah Strem was arrested for felony evading and possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Chelsi Sorrels was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia

MORE: Get the latest updates on this story from the St. George News here.