Teen injured in West Valley City drive-by shooting
Aug 4, 2022, 7:06 AM | Updated: 7:12 am
Three men held an individual hostage in Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, with firearms. (Shutterstock)
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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A 16-year-old male was shot in the leg this morning while walking near a park in West Valley City.
The West Valley Police Department received a call just after 3:40 a.m. According to the WVDP, a black passenger car, possibly a Honda Civic, approached and shot the victim.
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are in the process of gathering more information, including interviewing a witness. Law enforcement is looking for a suspect in the incident.
📍Hunter Ridge Park, West Valley City
NEW: A teen walking near the park early this am has been shot in the leg.
PD says the teen was approached by someone in a car, what they believe may have been a black Honda Civic. @KSL5TV @WVCPD pic.twitter.com/33xBhZdROw
— Karah Brackin (@KB_ON_TV) August 4, 2022
This is a developing story and will be updated.
