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Manslaughter investigation underway in Bountiful after man fatally shot

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BOUNTIFUL, Utah — An investigation is underway in Bountiful after an adult man was allegedly fatally shot at a home Friday.

The incident happened in the area of 615 Millcreek Way at 11:20 a.m.

"South Davis Metro Fire also responded to a victim with a single gunshot wound, the victim. Unfortunately, after life-saving measures were rendered to him, is now deceased," said Lt. Andrew Smith, Bountiful City Police Department.

That male victim, 20-year-old Jacob Hess, was pronounced deceased at the scene with a single gunshot wound. It's believed at this time that three males in their twenties were handling a gun when it went off.

The suspect, 21-year-old Dylan Goodin, was released from the hospital after an injury sustained during the incident and is cooperating with the investigation.

At this time Goodin was booked for Manslaughter, possession of a firearm by a restricted person, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

FOX 13 News crews saw multiple police officers, fire crews and an ambulance responding to the scene.

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"They are high school friends; they've grown up together," said Lt. Smith.

Lt. Smith told FOX 13 News that multiple people were inside the home when the incident took place.