Lawmaker wants death penalty option for killing ambulance drivers, security guards

SALT LAKE CITY — Killing an ambulance driver or a private security guard could result in an aggravated murder charge eligible for the death penalty under a proposed law a Utah legislative committee backed Monday.Lawmakers, however, were told passing the bill could lead to a court overturning Utah's death penalty law.Sen. Karen Mayne, D-West Valley City, said all first responders called to an emergency should be treated the same regardless of their jobs."We just don't know who's going to ge