In His Own Words: Sheriff Winder Delivers Emotional Statement On Millcreek Hostage Standoff

Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder
Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder - Photo: Gephardt Daily

MILLCREEK, UTAH – August 22, 2015 (Gephardt Daily) – Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder is calling the outcome of Saturday’s Millcreek hostage standoff “bitter-sweet.”

Two women were shot and critically wounded during the four hour ordeal, but Sheriff Winder says things could have gone much worse.

In a statement to the press, the Sheriff praised the performance of the tactical weapons teams, saying their experience and professionalism likely prevented mass casualties.

To hear the Sheriff’s statements, please click on the audio player below.

SALT LAKE COUNY SHERIFF JIM WINDER DELIVERS STATEMENT ON MILLCREEK HOSTAGE INCIDENT: (CLICK BELOW)

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