Teenager shot in parking lot at West High School, police search for suspect
Nov 8, 2024, 6:09 AM | Updated: 10:40 am
SALT LAKE CITY — A fight involving a group of teenagers resulted in one being shot and sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
The Salt Lake City Police Department said the 15-year-old boy arrived at a local hospital at 2:02 p.m. with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Police determined that at 12:15 p.m., a group of teenagers gathered in a West High School parking lot. Police believe the teens knew each other and appeared to be “involved in an ongoing conflict.”
“At some point, someone discharged a firearm, and a bullet struck the 15-year-old,” police said in a press release. “Immediately after, everyone left the parking lot in various directions, including the 15-year-old.”
We are investigating a shooting that injured a 15-year-old male in the parking lot of West High School.
We are working with school officials to gather evidence and identify those involved, while also increasing patrols.
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— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) November 8, 2024
Police said the boy returned home, and a family member drove him to the hospital. Hospital staff called police and reported that the boy was hurt.
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