A tense few moments at West Bountiful Elementary on Friday ended with police tackling a suspect on school grounds, and the campus was placed on temporary lockdown. Officers chased down an unarmed man near students, while staff quickly secured classrooms and waited for the all clear. Police later arrested the suspect and a woman connected to the case, and both were booked into jail.
How police say it unfolded
Officers first tracked down a vehicle tied to the suspect, then went to his residence to find him. There, a woman allegedly gave officers false information about where he was. According to KUTV, the man slipped out a back way and took off on foot. After a short chase, officers caught up with him on the grounds of West Bountiful Elementary and took him into custody.
School and city response
The Davis School District provides emergency-management information, including contacts and guidance for West Bountiful Elementary families. The city’s website lists non-emergency police and dispatch numbers and includes a link to Everbridge alerts that residents can subscribe to for updates per West Bountiful City.
What parents should know
Police told reporters they are working with the school to make counselors available for any student who was “frightened or troubled” by what happened, and confirmed that both the suspect and the woman were booked into jail, according to KUTV. Parents with questions or concerns can contact the West Bountiful Police business office at (801) 292-4487 or reach West Bountiful Elementary through the Davis School District at (801) 402-2000 for information and support.
