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May 13, 2025

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SLCPD Initiates Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) Protocol

SALT LAKE CITY — Today, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) initiated the officer involved critical incident (OICI) protocol.

The following contains preliminary information and is a summarization of the facts known to the department at the time of release. There are several investigations underway related to this incident. As those investigations proceed, additional information may develop that could result in some of this information becoming out of date.

“The use of force in this case was a rapidly unfolding incident,” said SLCPD Chief Brian Redd. “It highlights the risks and dangers our officers face every day, often with little warning and in circumstances that require split-second decision making. As a police department, we remain committed to transparency and allowing for a thorough investigation to occur.”

Based on the preliminary investigation, a SLCPD officer attempted a traffic stop around 11 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, on 600 West near South Temple.

The driver did not stop and is believed to have driven south on 600 West.

Officers found the suspect’s car abandoned near 70 South 600 West.

Based on evidence on scene, the driver crashed into several parked cars.

Officers, including a police K9 unit, began searching the area.

Around 11:43 p.m., a SLCPD officer encountered a man a short distance from the abandoned car on the railroad tracks.

The officer gave multiple commands for the suspect to stop running, but the man did not comply.

The SLCPD officer fired at least one shot at the suspect, wounding him, and requested urgent back-up.

Officers took the suspect into custody and began immediate lifesaving efforts on scene.

Salt Lake City Fire and Gold Cross paramedics took the suspect to the hospital in stable condition.

Around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the SLCPD learned the suspect’s condition deteriorated. His injuries are now considered life-threatening.

One officer sustained abrasions during the incident.

There are no other injuries reported.

The SLCPD is required, under Utah state law, to invoke the OICI protocol when a case meets the definition of a qualifying OICI incident.

OICI Protocol Team 4, led by the West Jordan Police Department, is leading the investigation.

The involved SLCPD officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard in any OICI.

Pursuant to SLC City Code, the SLCPD will release body-worn camera footage within 10-business days.

A SLCPD Public Information Officer (PIO) is on scene and will provide a briefing around 4:30 a.m.

Three photos from the scene are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Salt Lake City Police Department.

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Salt Lake City Police Department. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

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