KEARNS, Utah — A suspect has been arrested for a shooting that took place over the weekend at a public park in Kearns.
The incident occurred Sunday around 8:40 p.m. at Oquirrh Park near 4800 West and 5800 South.
Unified Police Sgt. Aymee Race said there were multiple parties with families and friends at the park. There were at least 100 people there, including children.
At one point, two groups of people got into a confrontation near the restrooms. A suspect pulled out a gun and shot one person three times. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder, one to the cheek, and one shot grazed their head. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
After the first person shot the victim, a second person took out a gun and shot back at the suspect. It's not yet known if the suspect was hit or not.
The suspect fled the scene, while the second shooter remained and is cooperating with the investigation.
In an update Tuesday night, UPD said they had identified and arrested the suspect, 20-year-old Colby Hawkins from West Valley City. It's not yet known what charges he is expected to face.
UPD also said the victim was released from the hospital.
