Suspicious person report leads to fatal officer-involved shooting in South Jordan

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — An individual was killed in a shooting involving a South Jordan police officer after authorities responded to reports of a suspicious person – who pulled out a gun when police made contact, according to the police department from southern Jordan.

The investigation began on Saturday, June 15, when dispatch received reports of a person looking through the windows of a parked car.

Police responded and located the individual in Skye Park. The suspect allegedly pulled out a knife when he was approached by police.

Authorities said the person was uncooperative and “less deadly force was used in an attempt to disarm them,” although that proved ineffective.

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The person allegedly advanced towards the police with the knife, at which point the police opened fire, injuring the suspect. No further details about the shooting were provided.

The individual later died in hospital.

An Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team responded to investigate the incident. The Skye Drive and Skye Park area was expected to remain closed throughout the afternoon.

The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation, per OICI protocol.

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