From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office
On July 17, 2024, the Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting incident at a residential home in Kanarraville. The incident resulted in the death of a 33-year-old male.
At 7:53 PM, a 911 call was received from an 18-year-old resident of Kanarraville, Kyle Jessop, reporting that he had just shot another man who had attempted to sexually assault him. Jessop then secured the firearm inside the residence, cooperated with law enforcement, and was taken into custody without further incident.
The victim was found outside the residence and, despite the efforts of medical personnel, succumbed to his injuries. Upon processing the scene, law enforcement located firearms and illicit substances within the residence. Iron County Sheriff’s Crime Scene personnel conducted a thorough investigation, and the case remains under active investigation at this time.
Subsequently, Kyle Jessop was interviewed by Sheriff detectives and was later booked into the Iron County Jail on multiple charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful consumption of alcohol as a minor.
The case is ongoing, and we are awaiting the autopsy results. We will keep you updated as the investigation continues. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Cedar City Police Department and Gold Cross Ambulance for their swift response to the scene and the State Bureau of Investigation for their help processing the crime scene.
The Iron County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring a transparent and thorough investigation into this incident. We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact the Iron County Sheriff’s Office.