PRICE, Utah — Both the victim and suspect are in the hospital Monday night after a shooting that police say was domestic violence-related.
Price City Police said the suspect confronted his ex-girlfriend near Main Street and Carbon Avenue around 6:20 p.m. As the woman ran away, police say the man fired multiple gunshots at her. She was hit by at least one bullet and was taken to the hospital to be treated. Her injuries are considered serious.
The suspect was then found in a vehicle with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
A third person was also injured while fleeing the area, but not from a gunshot. Police said their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The identities of those involved have not been released.
"Price City Police would like to thank the brave men and women who assisted the female as she fled the area. Price City Police would also like to thank the first responders from all our surrounding agencies who assisted in this critical incident," a statement Monday night read.
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For those struggling with thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be reached by simply dialing 988 any time for free support. Resources are also available online at utahsuicideprevention.org.
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Resources for domestic violence victims/prevention (free, 24/7, confidential):
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
- Hotline: 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
- Online help: udvc.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Online live chat: thehotline.org
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
