Man Charged With Murder After Allegedly Shooting Roommate Through Apartment Door in Salt Lake City

A roommate’s death in Salt Lake City

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed outside his apartment in Salt Lake City after allegedly being locked out by his roommate, according to ABC4.

The victim, identified as Kade Tuttle, was found by police on November 3 lying on the ground outside the residence at 768 N Redwood Road. Officers reported that Tuttle had called the police to say his roommate would not let him inside the apartment.

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James Stacy Riedman, 47, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He faces charges of first-degree felony murder and second-degree felony obstruction of justice, ABC4 reported.

The standoff at Redwood Road

The discovery of Tuttle’s body triggered an hours-long standoff as Riedman barricaded himself inside the apartment. Police eventually took him into custody after the confrontation ended.

Man arrested for shooting, killing roommate through apartment door in Salt Lake City

During the investigation, Riedman allegedly told police he felt Tuttle had been “disrespecting him” since moving into the home. Riedman also cited “safety concerns” regarding Tuttle’s behavior as a reason for locking him out, ABC4 reported.

Riedman claimed he fired a single shot through the apartment door with the intention of scaring Tuttle. However, he told investigators that after hearing a gasp outside the door, he failed to open it to check for injuries and did not contact emergency services, according to ABC4.

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A family in shock

Those who knew Tuttle described a man whose personality stood in stark contrast to the violence of his death. Lenny Siale, Tuttle’s former foster father, told ABC4 that the incident has left him in a state of “absolute shock.”

Siale remembered Tuttle as a “non-violent” and “kind person” who often served as his “comic relief.” He noted that Tuttle was a witty, non-confrontational individual who enjoyed playing video games and watching anime.

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“He is a really soft-hearted person,” said Lex Siale-Lomu, Tuttle’s other foster father and Siale’s brother. “He is the last person that we would expect something like this to happen to.”

The impact of the shooting has reached Tuttle’s entire family. Siale mentioned that he looks forward to meeting Tuttle’s adoptive family to hear stories about his life, hoping those memories might “soften this tragic blow.”

Riedman is currently being held without bail in the Salt Lake County Jail. As the legal process begins, investigators are still determining the specific details regarding the "disrespect" or "behavior" cited by the suspect.