A man wanted for arson in Salt Lake City was shot and killed by police after firing at officers during a multi-jurisdictional chase.
A man wanted in connection with an arson investigation in Salt Lake City fired multiple rounds at officers while leading police on a chase from Orem to Salt Lake City to Riverton that started late Thursday and went into early Friday, police say. At the end of the pursuit, 27-year-old Tanner Merril Cottrell was shot and killed by officers from multiple jurisdictions. Cottrell was wanted for starting a fire at 2665 E. 2100 South on Wednesday.
During the investigation, the Salt Lake City Police Department learned the suspect was likely in possession of body armor and firearms
ARSON POLICE CHASE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING SALT LAKE CITY UTAH
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