London Mortensen Obituary Arizona: In loving memory of London Mortensen

London Mortensen Obituary Arizona: In loving memory of London Mortensen.

We love you Chris and we know you are with London now. (Their daughter that was taken too soon 8 years ago). Chris was a doting father to his young kids, a hard worker and sole provider for his family.

Chris Mortensen, 42, of Pleasant Grove, was involved in a road rage altercation in Sandy on Wednesday, according to police confirmation on Thursday.

According to authorities, Mortensen was on I-15 when Rodrigo A. Monroy, 32, of Riverton, abruptly cut him off. According to a police affidavit, Monroy acknowledged that he “brake checked” Mortensen after being apprehended.

According to a police booking affidavit, Monroy pulled a gun out from under the driver seat and pointed it at (Mortensen), telling him to back away. (Mortensen) attempted to grab the gun and a short struggle ensued through the open window of (Monroy’s vehicle).

Monroy pulled his gun away and then “leaned away from (the victim) and fired one shot which struck (Mortensen) in the chest,” the affidavit states.

Chris is survived by his wife of 20 years: Nicole, daughters: Hallee, Ambrie, and Sutton and his son: Tate.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.

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