Gun Violence Archive
Incident
3-8-2026 Utah Roy 1-1
March 8, 2026
Location
4608 S 1900 W
Roy, Utah
Incident Characteristics
  • Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
  • Accidental Shooting
  • Accidental Shooting - Death
  • Accidental/Negligent Discharge
  • Thought gun was unloaded
  • Playing with gun
Notes
The two were performing “quick draw drills” with firearms;
District Information
Congressional District:
1
State Senate District:
4
State House District:
9
Victims
Gender:
Male
Status:
Killed
Subjects-Suspects
Name:
Benjamin Garrett Davis
Age:
24
Age Group:
Adult 18+
Gender:
Male
Status:
Unharmed/Arrested
Sources
https://gephardtdaily.com/local/gun-believed-empty-fires-fatal-shot-in-quick-draw-game-in-roy/
https://www.ksl.com/article/51459906/roy-man-charged-with-manslaughter-in-death-while-practicing-drawing-handguns-from-holsters