Charges Filed For Elsinore Shooting

The Sevier County Attorney’s Office filed a criminal charge of negligent homicide in the death of James M. Allen. Darren James Ence Jr., is scheduled to be in court for the initial appearance on Dec. 10. On Oct. 4, Sevier County Dispatch received a call reporting an individual in a UTV was in an accident and emergency medical help was needed. Upon arrival it was discovered that Allen had been struck by a bullet. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, “the bullet was fired by DJ Ence of Elsinore who was shooting at a skunk. Due to some environmental conditions the UTV was not seen or heard until after the shot and the UTV veered off the canal road and across a field.” James was airlifted by medical helicopter to Utah Valley Medical Center where he later passed away.