SALT LAKE CITY — A suspect is in critical condition after being shot by Salt Lake City Police officers in the early hours of Friday morning.
The shooting happened near 500 N. Star Crest Drive at about 2:30 a.m.
SLCPD spokesman Brent Weisberg explained that the situation started to unfold when officers located an individual in a car who was wanted for a violent felony near 1300 W. Arapahoe Avenue.
Later, officials explained there were two people in the vehicle and both had felony warrants out for their arrests.
The officers attempted a traffic stop, Weisberg reported, but the person drove away and a pursuit was initiated.
"Our officers chased after the suspect to continue to ensure community safety based on the limited information that we have at this time. We do believe that the suspect had some sort of weapon,” Weisberg said in an updated press conference.
Not many details were released on the pursuit, but Weisberg said a tire deflation device was used to deflate the front tires of the vehicle.
Eventually, the driver crashed in the area of 500 N. Star Crest Drive and the passenger surrendered to police. However, the driver got out of the vehicle and ran toward a home.
At that point, three Salt Lake City Police officers fired their weapons, hitting the suspect, Weisberg said.
Details were limited, but the owners of the home told FOX 13 News that the suspect broke in and was shot inside. Residents in the area also said the suspect crashed into at least one car during the pursuit.
The suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No information about their identity has been released.
No officers were hurt in the incident, and no other injuries were reported.
Weisberg said SLCPD Chief Mike Brown was briefed on the situation and expressed appreciation to the officers for keeping the public safe.
The three officers who shot at the suspect were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Roads in the area were shut down for several hours due to the investigation.
The Salt Lake City School District alerted parents headed to Meadowlark Elementary that they'd have to take an alternate route to school because Star Crest Drive is closed between 400 North and 700 North. The school is open to students.
If you are headed to Meadowlark Elementary this morning, please be aware that Starcrest Dr. is closed between 400 N. and 700 N. The school is open and ready for students, but you may have to take a different route. #SLCschools #uted
— SLC School District (@slcschools) January 13, 2023
