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Gwen Manot Scholl Agake, a 22-year-old Egyptian national, allegedly attempted to steal a car in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 6, 2026, and brutally beat the owner with a long metal bar when he tried to stop him. The victim, a security guard, was working at a business when he noticed Agake in his parked vehicle at 3:20 a.m. and approached him. Agake demanded the keys, brandished the metal bar, and attacked the victim, causing severe injuries to his head, face, and body.
The attack was captured on surveillance video, and the victim’s co-worker witnessed it on closed-circuit television after the victim radioed for help. Agake exited the building by breaking out a large window with the metal bar, injuring his arm and leaving a trail of blood.
A grand jury in Salt Lake City indicted Agake for carjacking, and a U.S. Magistrate Judge ordered him detained as an unmanageable risk during his arraignment and detention hearing. The indictment alleges that Agake used a deadly weapon to commit the crime and caused serious bodily injury to the victim.
The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah, with assistance from federal and local law enforcement agencies. Agake faces serious charges and potential prison time if convicted.
The incident highlights the violent nature of carjacking crimes and the importance of swift law enforcement action to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Utah
- Location: UT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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