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West Jordan police release name of armed man killed in officer-involved shooting
WEST JORDAN, Utah, July 6, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police have released the name of a man who died Friday night after being shot by officers he repeatedly opened fire on during the course of a domestic violence call. West Jordan Police Detective Fields told Gephardt Daily that the...
2 injured in 4th of July shooting at Salt Lake City townhome complex; suspect in hospital
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two victims and a suspect were transported to the hospital following an early morning shooting in Salt Lake City, police said. The incident unfolded shortly before 5:20 a.m. July 4, when authorities received a 911 call that there had been a shooting at at the SUR17 Townhomes, 385 West and 1700 South.
Undercover Operation Leads to 20 Arrests Along Salt Lake City’s Jordan River Trail
On July 1, 2024, Salt Lake City police carried out a significant operation along the Jordan River Trail, deploying undercover officers to address criminal activities in the area. According to reports, 20 people were arrested during this operation. Operation details reveal undercover tactics. The authorities used disguised personnel to monitor...
Residents feel unsafe after shooting left several homes with bullet holes
Several residents in a South Jordan neighborhood are still picking up the pieces after their homes were covered in bullet holes from the officer-involved shooting that left the suspect dead.
Aircraft mechanic credited for saving people stopped on freeway
SALT LAKE CITY — There have been amazing rescues through the years thanks to Utah’s Department of Public Safety helicopter. From mountain peaks to remote canyons, the DPS’s pilot and crew always get a lot of credit for saving people. However, all their hard work could not...
Utahns are seeing drone shows in a different light after Stadium of Fire firework accident
SALT LAKE CITY — Thursday's frightening firework mishap at the Stadium of Fire Independence Day show is putting Friday night's holiday drone show in Salt Lake City in a different light. Some people are more open to embracing a less explosive holiday display. The mishap videos are all over...
1 dead, 4 injured in car crash in Draper
DRAPER — One person was killed and several others were hospitalized following a two-car crash in Draper Thursday night. Officers responded to the area of 700 W. 12300 South, near the Jordan River Rotary Park, around 10:30 p.m. Two cars were involved. One person in one car and three...
Firefighters urge caution after target shooting sparks fire in red flag conditions
TOOELE — Target shooters sparked a brush fire Wednesday that quickly spread to more than 15 acres, firefighters said. According to Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Karl Hunt, the target shooters called 911, and dispatchers got local, state and federal crews out to the hillside northwest of Grantsville and southwest of Interstate 80.
Taylorsville police officer’s home a total loss after fire, family lost everything inside
SUNSET — Many of us have plenty of photos on our phones these days. However, the pictures Colton Gordon took Wednesday morning are memories he wishes never happened. “That is the inside of my living room,” Gordon said while scrolling through his photos. “And there is my house roof on fire.”
Woods Cross man dies after accidentally falling out his bedroom window, police say
WOODS CROSS — A Woods Cross man died Wednesday after police say he accidentally fell through the screen of his bedroom window, landing about 23 feet below. Just after 6 a.m., neighbors saw a man who appeared to be injured lying on the ground in the parking area of Coventry Townhomes, 2323 S. 800 West.
Draper man who disarmed, shot at police is sent to prison
WEST JORDAN — A Draper man who shot at a police officer, before being shot himself, has been sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the aftermath of a 2020 traffic accident. Eric Wyatt Pectol, 53, was initially charged with disarming a police officer, a first-degree felony; two counts...
Dramatic SWAT standoff in Midvale ends with federal fugitive in custody
MIDVALE, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) – A dramatic, hours-long SWAT standoff involving a federal fugitive came to a peaceful end in Midvale early Wednesday evening. Unified Police Sgt. Amyee Race confirmed to Gephardt Daily that the fugitive, whose identity has yet to be revealed, was under arrest.
PHOTOS: Suspected DUI crash in Taylorsville leaves multiple people injured
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Two vehicles collided late Thursday night in Taylorsville, sending multiple people to the hospital, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at 1300 West Atherton Drive, according to local law enforcement. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find occupants from both vehicles requiring medical attention.
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