A Saturday night shooting near 900 West Timbercreek Way in South Salt Lake left a man critically injured and sparked a criminal investigation, according to police. Officers detained a suspect at the scene while detectives work to piece together what led to the gunfire.
What Police Say About The Victim
According to Gephardt Daily, officers were dispatched just before 9 p.m. to reports of shots fired near 900 West Timbercreek Way and found an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds. The outlet reports he was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and police have not released any additional identifying information.
Suspect In Custody, Police Call Shooting Isolated
FOX13 reported that officers took a man believed to be in his 30s or 40s into custody at the scene. Police have described the incident as isolated and say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public while detectives continue their investigation.
South Salt Lake Police Public Information Officer Shaun Ward thanked multiple agencies that responded, including Unified Police, Salt Lake City Police, West Valley City Police and West Jordan Police, according to Gephardt Daily. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information to call dispatch at 801-840-4000.
Local Context
Shootings have surfaced in South Salt Lake throughout the year. In February, KSL reported that three people were wounded in an early-morning shooting that also drew a multi-agency response. Law enforcement officials say many of these incidents are being treated as targeted, isolated cases, even as they continue to urge anyone with video, tips or other information to come forward.
The South Salt Lake Police Department says the investigation into Saturday night’s shooting is ongoing and that more information will be released as it becomes available. Local outlets have indicated they plan to update coverage as police provide new details.
