A man armed with a knife was shot by a Layton Police officer early Wednesday after failing to comply with commands to drop the weapon, according to a Gephardt Daily report published October 28, 2026.
The incident began at 12:49 a.m. when a caller informed dispatch that her ex-boyfriend had armed himself with a knife and expressed concern that he intended to stab responding officers.
According to a Layton Police statement, an officer arrived at an apartment complex at 2955 North 400 West and was approached by the armed individual while exiting a patrol vehicle. The officer retreated and issued commands for the individual to drop the knife, but the man did not comply. This confrontation resulted in the officer discharging his firearm and striking the individual.
Following the shooting, additional officers provided emergency medical aid before Layton Fire Department personnel took over medical care. The 22-year-old Layton resident was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave following department procedure while an investigation is conducted. The Davis County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Protocol Team is investigating the incident.
