This undated photo provided by the West Valley City Police Department shows Officer Cody Brotherson, who was killed Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, after he was struck by people fleeing in a stolen vehicle, authorities said. (West Valley City Police Department via AP) (Associated Press)WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A suburban Salt Lake City police officer was killed Sunday when authorities say he was struck by people fleeing in a stolen vehicle. West Valley City police Officer Cody Brotherson was deploying tire spikes when he was hit, authorities said. “He was certainly responding to the coordinated effort in stopping this vehicle,” Russo said. All three people in the stolen vehicle were taken into custody.

Source: Washington Post November 06, 2016 19:19 UTC