DRAPER, Utah, March 10, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A male passenger was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after being shot by a Riverton police officer during a traffic stop.
The Officer-Involved Critical Incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. during the traffic stop of a southbound vehicle on Interstate 15 near the Bangerter Highway Exchange.
After the officer discharged a service firearm, “the individual received immediate medical attention and was subsequently airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition. His current condition remains unknown at this time,” says a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety.
“The driver was taken into custody without incident,” according to the DPS statement.
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“In accordance with standard procedure, the Salt Lake County Officer-Involved Critical Incident (OICI) Protocol Team 2 has been activated and is currently leading the investigation.”
No additional information about what led to the gunfire has been released.
Southbound I-15 was initially closed to all traffic near mile marker 289 (Draper). As of 9 p.m., three lanes were reopened, though motorists should expect continued delays as the scene is processed, the DPS statement says.
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Although DPS/UHP is the venue agency, no UHP personnel were involved in the incident.
“As this is an active investigation, no further statements will be provided by DPS/UHP. All questions involving the incident moving forward should be directed to the Riverton Police Department.”
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