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Eric Burwell
                   Eric Burwell
Call (801) 799-3000 if you have information

UPDATE: Eric Burwell was booked into the Salt lake County Jail for outstanding warrants 05/14/2015.

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Police Homicide Unit detectives are attempting to locate Eric Burwell, 36, a suspect in a homicide case.

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, a motorist found victim Christian McDonald, 24, lying in the park strip alongside the street at 1224 E. Parkway Avenue with a gunshot wound. Medical responded and transported the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have determined that Eric Burwell is a suspect in this homicide.

Suspect Description:

  • 36-year-old white adult male
  • 5’9” tall, 250-300 lbs.
  • Black hair or possibly shaved head, dark eyes

Burwell is to be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach. 

To share information about this or other criminal activity with the Salt Lake City Police Department, please call (801) 799-3000. To remain anonymous, text the keyword TIPSLCPD plus any relevant information to 274637. Reference: case #15-13711.

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