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St. George Man Accused of Firing over 150 Rounds at Officers in Violent Standoff

PASO ROBLES AREA NEAR ST. GEORGE, UTAH, JUL 8 – Benjamin Hansen fired over 150 rounds at police during a standoff triggered by a domestic dispute; he faces multiple felony charges including attempted aggravated murder.

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ST. GEORGE, Utah — A 41-year-old St. George man, Benjamin Hansen, is facing four counts of second-degree felony attempted aggravated murder after allegedly firing more than 150 rounds at police officers during a standoff on Wednesday, July 8. Related: Suspect in custody after standoff and fire in Southern Utah The incident began around 4 PM on 3000 East Seegmiller Drive after an argument broke out between Hansen and a victim living with him in t…

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ST. GEORGE, UTAH- The suspect of creating chaos in a community in St. George on Tuesday would have shot 150 times at the officers before digging in and burning down the house, according to probable cause documents. Benjamin Lewis Hansen would have started arguing with a woman he lives with, who confirmed that the suspect was drunk. The woman said Hansen fired a gun inside the house. Upon the arrival of the officers, the victim left the house and…

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KSBY broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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