A disturbing outbreak of violence erupted in Salt Lake City when Hiram Bokatrik allegedly fired a handgun during an argument with a crowd. Salt Lake City Police Department responded to reports of the incident around 5 p.m. on June 7 at 59 N. Chicago St., where six people narrowly escaped harm as bullets flew in their direction, as reported by KUTV.
The confrontation did not result in any physical injuries, but the ramifications of the gunfire have sent ripples through the local community. Later investigation linked Bokatrik to a vehicle burglary that occurred just a block away from the shooting and around midnight, where he allegedly stole a firearm, cash, and a holster. It was during the mantle of night that the breach of peace began, eventually leading to a foot chase and Bokatrik’s arrest, as detailed by KSL.
The apprehended man, as reported, has a history of felony convictions. According to the arrest affidavit, he was prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon. A disturbing portrait of a repeat offender emerged, with police labelling Bokatrik a "substantial danger" to the public and a continuing problem for the victims involved. "(Bokatrik) knows where the victims live and tried to shoot and cause harm to them with the stolen firearm," police said, as per KSLTV.
