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Teen Pleads Guilty in Friend’s Death | Salt Lake City News
A 19-year-old named Malachi Robles just got a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter and other charges tied to the death of his 17-year-old friend, Jason Quiroz. Facing up to five years for manslaughter and five for a dangerous weapon charge — both suspended — plus 180 days for a drug charge, Robles now looks at one year of house arrest and three years of probation, plus 200 hours of community service. The shooting occurred on December 5, 2025, when Robles himself called 911 to report it, admitting he’d fired the shot. Police also found a THC vape pen, which he admitted to…
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