CRIME
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for shooting two people at SLC park
May 1, 2023, 8:39 PM | Updated: May 2, 2023, 2:10 pm
(Salt Lake City Police Department)
UPDATE: The Salt Lake City Police Department tweeted that they arrested the suspect of this shooting on Tuesday afternoon.
Police have not released the suspect’s name, age, or how they were placed into custody.
This afternoon, we arrested the suspected shooter.
We want to acknowledge the hard work of our detectives and police officers who have worked tirelessly on this case.
An update will be provided this evening with additional details about the arrest.#SLC #SLCPD #SaltLakeCity pic.twitter.com/fwAtwIBvJR
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) May 2, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY — Two people were injured Monday night following a shooting at 17th South River Park in Salt Lake City.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Monday, SLC911 received multiple calls about a shooting at the park, located at 1150 W. 1700 South.
“Officers responded and found the victim on the soccer field with a critical gunshot wound,” read a Monday evening press release from the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Lifesaving measures were then performed on scene before the 21-year-old victim was taken to the hospital.
Police said witnesses told them the shooter approached a pickup truck parked in the parking lot and started shooting before turning north and shooting into the crowd on the soccer field.
“When the shooting happened, approximately 30 people, including children and teens, were on the soccer field either watching or participating in the game itself,” the release stated.
We are investigating a shooting at 17th South River Park, which is 1150 W 1700 S.
One person is in critical condition.
The park is secure. No road closures.
The shooter left before officers arrived.
People w/ tips should call 801-799-3000. #SLC #SLCPD #SaltLakeCity pic.twitter.com/A4K32BotvQ
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) May 2, 2023
According to a tweet from the SLCPD, the shooter left before officers arrived on scene.
Just before 10 p.m. Monday, police said officers found a second victim with gunshot wounds in a field to the south of the original scene.
That person was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
We can confirm that around 10 p.m. officers found a second gunshot victim in a field to the south of the initial shooting scene.
Paramedics took that person to the hospital in serious condition.
No further updates are expected tonight.#SLC #SLCPD #SaltLakeCity pic.twitter.com/FAcdK8rftm
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) May 2, 2023
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to call police at 801-799-3000.
The victim’s names have not been released.