Ballistic Evidence and Bullet Markings
Public court filings and law enforcement statements confirm that the bullets recovered from the scene were analyzed for markings, caliber, and manufacturer data. Ballistic reports linked the projectiles to a specific firearm and ammunition lot, with details entered into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) for cross-referencing across cases ATF Ballistic Imaging.
Forensic examiners documented tool marks, firing pin impressions, and rifling signatures on the bullet surfaces. These markings help investigators trace the ammunition back to the batch and the weapon that fired it, following standard protocols used in federal and state investigations FBI Laboratory Services.
Legal and Investigative Findings
Court documents released during the investigation outline the chain of custody for the recovered bullets and the forensic reports filed by qualified examiners. The documents identify the ammunition type, bullet weight, and manufacturer, providing a factual record of the physical evidence collected at the scene CourtListener.
Investigators used the ballistic data to match the bullets to the suspect's weapon and to corroborate witness statements. The findings were shared with prosecutors to support the charging decisions, while the full forensic reports remain part of the public case record U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Utah.
Public Records and Verified Sources
Official press releases and publicly available arrest affidavits provide the most current details on the ammunition, the weapon, and the ballistic tests conducted. These records confirm the caliber, the number of rounds recovered, and the forensic conclusions reached by the crime laboratory FBI Laboratory Services.
News outlets and official statements have consistently reported that the bullets were marked by the manufacturer and tested against the recovered firearm. The verified facts focus on the ballistic evidence, the court filings, and the investigative steps taken by federal and local authorities ATF Ballistic Imaging.