Salt Lake City, Utah – The Salt Lake City Police Department says a suspect is dead following a pursuit and shooting. According to SLCPD, officers were involved in a pursuit with a wanted suspect who fired shots at officers. Around 12:18 a.m., the suspect was traveling southbound on Redwood Road. The pursuit was terminated near … Read more
Update 2 – Salt Lake City Police have identified the victims in the fatal shootings on November 15. Police say the first shooting occurred around 11:41 p.m. on November 15 near 1045 East 2100 South. That shooting claimed the life of 26-year-old Oscar Moreno, according to SLCPD. The second shooting occurred just before 12 a.m. near … Read more
Update – The Salt Lake City Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to this stabbing incident. SLCPD reports that SLC911 received information about a man stabbed at a motel at 176 West 600 South. The male victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. Police believe that the suspect, Carl Henry, and … Read more
The Salt Lake City Police Department says it had arrested multiple people after officers responded to a fight in progress at a bar near 1700 South Main Street. SLCPD reports that its officers responded to the location for a fight in progress around 12:45 a.m. on November 2, 2024. Police say multiple officers responded and … Read more
Update – Salt Lake City Police have identified the suspect in this shooting as 49-year-old Farshad Hassan-Pouri. SLCPD says the suspect is charged with Murder and Felony Discharge of a Firearm. He is accused of fatally shooting a 30-year-old man during an argument downtown. The victim’s name is not being released. No other details are available. … Read more
The Salt Lake City Police Department has arrested a 31-year-old man for murder. SLCPD reports that it arrested Jima Gat in connection to the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Andrew Mozart Maka. Gat was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on charges of Murder and Obstruction of Justice. Around 11:54 p.m. on August 5, … Read more
A man is behind bars after stealing a car with an 8-month-old baby sleeping inside. The Salt Lake City Police Department announced that it had arrested a 29-year-old man in connection to the incident. SLCPD has identified the suspect as Dimitri Saliba who was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on a charge … Read more
The Salt Lake City Police Department has arrested a 77-year-old man in connection to a kidnapping and sexual assault case involving a juvenile female. SLCPD reports that its Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in an investigation. On May 24, 2024, 77-year-old Tevita Mounga was booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail … Read more
On Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Police Department reported it was investigating its sixth homicide of 2024. SLCPD reports that the investigation started around 4:09 p.m. on May 28 when 911 received a call about a shooting at 3075 West Decade Drive. At the scene, officers found a man on the ground suffering from a … Read more
A 34-year-old man and a six-year-old boy are dead in what authorities are calling a murder and death by suicide involving a firearm. The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating the matter. SLCPD reports that the incident happened in the Ballpark neighborhood on Saturday. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, SLC911 received information about a … Read more