Clearfield police lifted a shelter-in-place order on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, after officers took a suspect into custody in connection with an aggravated assault in Salt Lake County, according to a KUTV report.
The Clearfield City Police Department issued the shelter-in-place order for an apartment complex at 900 S 1500 E and surrounding areas at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Officials stated the order was issued out of an abundance of caution while officers sought to contact an individual tied to an aggravated assault in Murray who was considered armed and dangerous.
The order was lifted approximately 40 minutes later once the individual was safely taken into custody without incident. The Clearfield City Police Department expressed appreciation for the community's cooperation and the professionalism of the officers on the scene during the resolution of the incident.
Murray police reported responding to an aggravated assault at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. During that response, they found a victim with minor injuries who was hospitalized and subsequently released.
Following the assault, the suspect fled the scene and was tracked to Clearfield, where he was apprehended. Murray officials stated the suspect is being booked into the Salt Lake County Jail. While the investigation remains ongoing, police do not believe there are any other outstanding suspects or victims related to the incident.
