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SLCPD Gang Unit Investigating Shooting in Glendale Neighborhood, One Person InjuredSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit is investigating a shooting that injured a 55-year-old woman in the Glendale neighborhood. This investigation started at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, when SLC911 received information about a shooting near Concord Street and California Avenue. Officers arrived and learned two people approached a house and started shooting into it. At least one of the rounds fired traveled into the home, hitting the 55-year-old woman. Paramedics took the woman to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The motive to the shooting is unknown. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit is leading the investigation. No arrests have been made. There is no suspect information for release at this time. Anyone with information on this case, including those with photos or video, is asked to call 801-799-3000 or submit an anonymous tip using the CityProtect App and reference case number 24-183102. No photos from the scene are available for release. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit is essential in combating gang-related crimes. The unit of skilled and highly trained officers and detectives collaborates with patrol divisions and other specialty squads to gather intelligence and prevent gang and gun violence through education, prevention, and enforcement. The unit’s understanding of gang culture allows them to disrupt operations and prevent violence effectively. By working proactively and with various partners, the Gang Unit enhances public safety, fosters community trust, and reduces gang activity in the city.
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