Man shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during response to domestic violence call
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SALT LAKE CITY () — A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during a response to a domestic violence call overnight.
The Salt Lake City Police Department said its officers responded to the home near Judith Street and Hudson Avenue just after midnight on Tuesday, May 27. Police say the call was made by a woman who reported that her ex-husband was breaking into her home in violation of a court-issued order.
The woman, who was hiding in one of the bedrooms with her two children, reportedly told police that her ex-husband had previously threatened to kill her and was inside the home. The woman also reported smelling gasoline in the area.
Responding officers entered the home to intervene, and at least two officers fired their guns. The 42-year-old suspect was shot and, despite life-saving efforts, died on the scene. His identity has not been released.
The woman and two children were not physically injured.
SLCPD Chief Brian Redd said it was a life-threatening domestic violence call and a volatile situation where his officers worked to protect the lives of the woman and children inside the home. However, several investigations are ongoing.
'We will continue to support everyone involved as the investigation moves forward and will share additional information when appropriate,' said Redd in a press release.
The Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) protocol was initiated, and the two Salt Lake City Police Officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave. The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake City is leading the OICI investigation.
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