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SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — A 16-year-old is being charged as an adult after allegedly being part of a robbery that turned deadly in Sandy earlier this month.

Matthew Lee Bowman, 16, is charged with murder, aggravated robbery, obstruction of justice, theft by receiving stolen property, two counts of felony discharge of a firearm, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.

Just before 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2025, the Sandy Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in progress near Main Street Park, 8720 S 60 E. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that an adult man had been shot, and he was transported to the hospital.

Police say an attempted r

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