Man shot, wounded at large Clearfield party, suspect facing attempted homicide charges

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CLEARFIELD, Utah, March 14, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — One man was rushed to a hospital after being shot by another at a large party held in Clearfield overnight, police say.

The 20-year-old victim was rushed to an Ogden hospital after being shot in the arm. The alleged shooter was taken into custody and will be booked into the Davis County jail, Clearfield Police Assistant Chief Devin Rogers told Gephardt Daily.

The 21-year-old suspect, Michael Hernandez, was taken into custody at the site, in the area of 500 West and 150 North.

Multiple calls came to dispatch at about 12:39 a.m. Sunday, Rogers told Gephardt Daily. When officials got to the scene, an estimated 50 to 75 people were still at the party or attempting to leave, Rogers said.

“When officers arrived, they found the 20-year-old man bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to the arm,” he said.

“He was in a vehicle, in the back, attempting to leave and get medical assistance. Medical personnel were called to the scene, and he was transported by ambulance to McKay-Dee, where he was treated, and he has been released.”

A search warrant was executed on the residence, and evidence collected included a firearm.

“Through officer and detective interview, the suspect was identified as Michael Hernandez. He was taken into custody, and admitted he was the person who fired the gunshots.”

Hernandez is expected to be charged on suspicion of attempted homicide and aggravated assault, Rogers said.

Rogers said Hernandez fired multiple shots, but only one is known to have hit anyone.

Other agencies called in to assist due to the large number of people on the scene included North Davis Fire Department, Davis County Sheriff’s Office, Layton Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Syracuse Police Department, Davis County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab.

Gephardt Daily will have more information as additional details are released.

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