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Photo: The Salt Lake City Police Department responded to 5650 West 700 South to assist the Utah Highway Patrol. During the search and arrest of a suspect, a Salt Lake City Police officer fired at least one shot
A police officer shot one person during a search for suspects alleged to have fled from Utah law enforcement in a truck before abandoning it off a roadway. Officers of the Salt Lake City Police Department said this investigation began just after midnight on Saturday, June 29, when a Utah Highway Patrol trooper witnessed a speeding white, Dodge Ram truck with violations for vehicle equipment.The trooper later relocated the truck abandoned at 5650 West 700 South.While searching the area for suspects, police stated that one Salt Lake officer fired at least one shot, striking a suspect.
Additional UHP troopers and SLCPD officers responded to search for anyone else involved. These resources included the SLCPD’s Gang Unit, the SLCPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team , the SLCPD K9 Squad, SLCPD officers certified in flying drones, a Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake drone operator, and the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau.
"There are several investigations underway related to this incident," officers stated. "As those investigations proceed, additional information may develop that could result in some of this information becoming out of date."
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