January 10, 2025

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SLCPD Provides Update on Officer Involved Critical Incident, Suspect Dies

SALT LAKE CITY — Today, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is providing an update regarding an officer involved critical incident that occurred on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

The 32-year-old suspect in this case is identified as Chandler Grillone.

Grillone died at the hospital.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a SLCPD officer conducted a traffic stop at 1:41 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, near 375 South 765 West.

During the investigation, Grillone, who was not involved in the traffic stop, approached the officer on scene.

The SLCPD officer gave multiple commands to Grillone—who had a weapon.

The suspect confronted, challenged, and attacked the SLCPD officer.

During the incident, the SLCPD officer fired at least one round.

Because the investigation is ongoing, the SLCPD cannot provide any additional details about the weapon Grillone had.

It was initially reported that there were no additional injuries.

However, the SLCPD can now confirm that the officer involved in this incident received an injury consistent with a sharp-edged object.

The officer’s injury is not considered life-threatening.

No further information can be released on this case at this time.

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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