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SLCPD Gang Unit Arrest 17-Year-Old Involved in Drive-By Shooting in Fairpark NeighborhoodSALT LAKE CITY — Detectives with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit safely arrested a 17-year-old accused of a drive-by shooting in the Fairpark Neighborhood. This investigation started at 1:28 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, when officers assigned to the Pioneer Patrol Division heard multiple gunshots and followed by a car speeding off near 200 North 1300 West, while on an unrelated call for service Officers responded to the area to talk with witnesses and collect evidence. There were no reported injuries. Officers checked the area but did not find the car. Detectives with the SLCPD Gang Unit took over the investigation and developed information about the case. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, detectives located the car and safely took the 17-year-old into custody in Sandy City. As a result of a court-authorized search warrant, detectives recovered a handgun and AR-15 style rifle from the car. Detectives booked the 17-year-old into the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center. Because the suspect is a juvenile, no personal or other information is being released. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit is essential in combating gang-related crimes. The unit of skilled and highly trained officers and detectives collaborates with patrol divisions and other specialty squads to gather intelligence and prevent gang and gun violence through education, prevention, and enforcement. The unit’s understanding of gang culture allows them to disrupt operations and prevent violence effectively. By working proactively and with various partners, the Gang Unit enhances public safety, fosters community trust, and reduces gang activity in the city. No further information on this case is being released. Neither the PIO nor the On-Duty Watch Commander are available for interviews.
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