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Police search for victim, suspect after witnesses report shooting in downtown Salt Lake

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A possible shooting is under investigation after witnesses reported shots fired during a fight in downtown Salt Lake. Saturday, according to officials with the Salt Lake City Police Department. Officers spoke with witnesses who said there was a fight during which shots were fired.

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