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Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Taylorsville

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Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Taylorsville
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Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Taylorsville. The incident involved a burglary report and a subsequent stabbing.

Key takeaways

  • An officer-involved shooting occurred Sunday night near 1200 W. Clubhouse Drive.
  • A 23-year-old male suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • A victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed.
  • The Salt Lake City Police Department is leading the investigation.

Multiple agencies are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Taylorsville, according to a report published August 17.

The incident occurred Sunday around 10:30 p.m. after first responders were dispatched to the Callaway Apartments complex near 1200 W. Clubhouse Drive following reports of a burglary.

While responding to the call, officers received a report that a caller had been stabbed, according to Lt. Aaron Cheshire with the Taylorsville Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a male with a knife outside the apartment. Two Taylorsville officers discharged their firearms, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old Caucasian male suspect, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, Cheshire said.

The caller, who was inside the apartment, was transported to a hospital in critical condition but has since stabilized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Salt Lake City Police Department is leading the investigation into the officer-involved critical incident.

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