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The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file criminal charges regarding the use of deadly force by the Joint Special Operations Group on September 2, 2025. The decision follows an Officer Involved Critical Incident review involving Elhelbawy Adam Idrees.
Key takeaways
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file criminal charges.
The incident involved the Joint Special Operations Group's use of deadly force.
The review concerned an incident from September 2, 2025, involving Elhelbawy Adam Idrees.
The office conducts these reviews as part of an agreement with participating law enforcement agencies.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file criminal charges following a review of an Officer Involved Critical Incident involving the Joint Special Operations Group. According to a September 4 statement, the review concerned the use of deadly force against Elhelbawy Adam Idrees on September 2, 2025.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office conducts independent reviews of officer involved critical incidents. These reviews include instances where police officers use deadly force within the scope of their official duties. The office operates pursuant to an agreement with participating law enforcement agencies and follows established protocols and applicable laws.
The review was conducted by the District Attorney's Office in accordance with established protocols and applicable laws.
