A shooting in Kearns on Saturday night left one individual critically injured, as stated by Unified Police. The victim, found beneath a vehicle on 6000 S. Cougar Lane, was promptly attended to at the scene before being transported to a hospital, according to KSL. The call that came in at 7:55 p.m. sparked a significant police response.
At the time of the shooting, a large gathering was reported in the vicinity, potentially linked to the incident. Sgt. Aymee Race mentioned to KSLTV that interviews were being conducted with the people at the scene. A broad range of law enforcement, including the West Jordan Police Department and the Salt Lake County Metro Gang Unit, were dispatched in response to the incident, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Details concerning the shooter are still under wraps as of now, with various agencies diving into the case. Vital clues are being searched for by detectives, with local surveillance footage being scrutinized, as KUTV reports. The area around 4800 West, both east and west of where the incident occurred, was temporarily closed, underscoring the investigative efforts.
