Utah domestic violence rates prompt calls for more resources after fatal Midvale incident

MIDVALE, Utah (KUTV) — A Midvale man is behind bars tonight, accused of attacking a woman near Hillcrest High School in an assault police say turned deadly.

According to investigators, 31-year-old Leituono Falaniko admitted to the attack, and he is now facing a manslaughter charge.

Unified Police said a witness called 911 around 7:30 a.m. Sunday after seeing a man assaulting a woman near the school. About 30 minutes later, a nurse at Alta View Hospital called police after a patient said her boyfriend had attacked her…

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