PRICE, Utah — A man was shot and killed by police officers who were responding to a domestic violence situation in Price on Tuesday night.
The Utah Department of Public Safety said officers from the Price City Police Department, Helper City Police Department and Carbon County Sheriff’s Office were called to the incident around 11:30 p.m.
Officials said an "involved male party" had left the residence by the time police arrived. His location was unknown and they believed he was possibly armed.
Officers found him hiding nearby, and when confronted, he allegedly brandished a "weapon" (it was not specified). Officers then fired at him, striking him.
He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.
The deceased man was identified as 31-year-old Patrick Frank Whitten.
An Officer Involved Critical Incident investigation is being conducted by the Utah State Bureau of Investigation
"We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as we diligently gather all the facts," the DPS wrote in a statement Wednesday afternoon.
