Utah County law enforcement officials are calling upon community members to aid in locating a suspect involved in a recent assault incident. Kaden Alan Beckstrom, 22, is wanted in connection with the alleged attack on a 62-year-old man at a Spring Lake trailer park, situated along SR-198 between Payson and Santaquin. The incident took place around 4 p.m. this past Sunday, as reported by ABC4.

The Utah County Sheriff's Office described the event as "unprovoked" and is actively seeking Beckstrom regarding the altercation. Amidst the complexity of the suspect's transient nature, authorities are faced with the challenge of locating Beckstrom, as per the announcement shared by the sheriff's office. According to KSLTV, the unprovoked nature of the assault emphasized the abruptness of the event that left the elderly man with non-life-threatening injuries.

As detailed by FOX13, not only confirmed the assault being "completely unprovoked" but also underscored the victim's fortunate circumstance of not sustaining life-threatening injuries. The suspect, who assaulted the man at the residence where many people who often share the same precarious economic situations, is still at large.

With the suspect identified and the public appeal issued, the Utah County Sheriff's Office is adamant about bringing the assailant to justice. Those with any information regarding Kaden Alan Beckstrom’s whereabouts are encouraged to come forward, as the search continues to ensure community safety and deliver answers to the questions surrounding the unanticipated violence that occurred on a peaceful Sunday afternoon. Individuals looking to provide tips can contact the Utah County Sheriff’s Office directly.