A man was pronounced deceased following an officer-involved critical incident at the Towneplace Suites at 5473 W Highmarket Dr, according to a statement released by WVC Police on October 25.
Officers were dispatched to the location at approximately 8:45 am after hotel employees discovered a man inside a storage outbuilding. Employees reported the man was armed with a large stick and was threatening to shoot them.
Upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who was described by witnesses as running at an officer while holding large metal objects in both hands. An officer identified that the man was armed with a large metal rod.
Following the confrontation, an officer deployed pepper spray, and shots were subsequently fired. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts, and fire personnel arrived to take over the scene. The suspect was ultimately pronounced deceased.
The West Jordan Police Department’s protocol team is conducting a full investigation into the incident. The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, which officials stated is standard procedure for an officer-involved critical incident.
