Salt Lake City Police Department responds to two shootings Saturday morning
May 18, 2024, 4:18 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened early Saturday morning.
The investigation for the first occurred at 3:15 a.m. in the Glendale Neighborhood near 1750 W. 1700 S.
According to a press release, a preliminary investigation revealed a fight led to multiple shots being fired. Following this, police say multiple people fled on foot and in cars.
Police secured the area and identified an apartment building with several witnesses inside. Here, officers found a 20-year-old man with an injury they believe was not related to the shooting.
At this time, no arrests have been made in connection to this case. The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Gang Unit is leading the investigation.
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call 801-799-3000 and reference case number 24-107224.
Second shooting in Salt Lake City
At approximately 5:30 a.m. SLCPD received reports of a shooting near W. Indiana Ave. and Navajo St.
Police say a fight broke out between acquaintances which led to the shooting.
Police found a 17-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. According to a press release, police are investigating this case as a “domestic violence-related incident.”
At this time, no arrests have been made.
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call 801-799-3000 and reference case number 24-107261.
If you or someone you know are experiencing trouble linked to domestic violence, the following resources are available to you.
Utah Domestic Violence LINKLine
1-800-897-LINK (5465)
If LINKLine advocates are experiencing an increased call volume, calls will be forwarded to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.