PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

June 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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SLCPD Invokes OICI Protocol Following Officer-Involved-Shooting, 2 Suspects Detained

SALT LAKE CITY — Today, the Salt Lake City Police Department invoked the Officer-Involved-Critical Incident (OICI) protocol following a shooting involving a Salt Lake City police officer.

The following contains preliminary information and is a summarization of the facts known to the department at the time of release. There are several investigations underway related to this incident. As those investigations proceed, additional information may develop that could result in some of this information becoming out of date.

“This incident appears to have unfolded very quickly,” said Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown. “Our priority is to support our involved officer and to allow for a comprehensive and professional investigation to determine the circumstances and facts.”

At approximately 12:10 a.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2024, the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) saw a speeding white, Dodge Ram with violations for vehicle-equipment. Before the trooper could perform a traffic stop, the truck drove away.

The trooper later found the truck abandoned at 5650 West 700 South.

At 12:25 a.m., UHP requested help from the Salt Lake City Police Department.

At approximately 12:40 a.m., during a search for the suspects, one Salt Lake City police officer fired at least one shot.

Law enforcement on scene provided first aid. Paramedics took the injured suspect to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Law enforcement have detained two suspects, including the injured person, related to this case.

Additional SLCPD officers and UHP troopers responded to the scene to look for anyone else involved.

The extensive search efforts included resources from the SLCPD’s Gang Unit, the SLCPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), the SLCPD K9 Squad, SLCPD officers certified in flying drones, a Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake (UPD) drone operator, and the Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau.

The search, conducted by ground and by air, did not result in any additional suspects being located.

The involved Salt Lake City police officer will be placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure.

OICI Protocol Team 2, led by UPD will be leading this investigation.

There is no other information available for release at this time.

A photo from the scene is being released. Media may use this photo with credit to the Salt Lake City Police Department.

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 (SLCPD photo – June 29, 2024).

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