On the evening of June 18, 2024, Washington City was rocked by a shooting incident at 1039 E Chinook Dr. Law enforcement officers responding to the scene discovered the lifeless bodies of a man and a woman with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save them, both victims were pronounced dead on the scene.
Authorities have identified Collin Troy Bailey, who is now transitioning to Mia Bailey, as the main suspect in the case. Mia was last seen leaving the area in a 2014 Kia Soul with Utah License Plate LO65GF. The suspect was considered armed and dangerous, and individuals were urged to contact the Washington City Police Department at 435-986-1554 or local 911 authorities if they have any information regarding Mia’s whereabouts.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, and we thank all the agencies and individuals who have assisted in this tragic event including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, St. George City Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, and the Washington County Attorney’s Office.