The Provo Police Department has released the name of Dillon James Wright, 31, who was killed Saturday during an officer-involved shooting, according to a September 21 report.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 2230 N. University Parkway at approximately 9:15 p.m. following a report of a domestic violence assault. The person reporting the assault stated the suspect possessed a gun.
Upon arrival, two officers discharged their duty weapons and struck the man, the Provo Police Department stated in a news release.
Officers rendered medical aid at the scene before medics transported Wright to Utah Valley Hospital, where he died.
The Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team, which reports to the Utah County Attorney’s Office, is investigating the shooting.
In accordance with department protocol, the two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
