SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 22, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — One person was shot in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City on Thursday.
Police responded to the scene, near 900 S. Montgomery St.
“One person is injured. Please avoid the area,” says a tweet from the Salt Lake City Police Department, issued at 4:08 p.m.
In an update Thursday evening on social media, SLCPD said the shooting was reported by 911 callers at 3:34 p.m. The 29-year-old male found with a single gunshot wound was conveyed to a local hospital in serious condition, his injuries not considered life-threatening.
“The preliminary investigation shows the victim and suspect got into an argument, which resulted in the shooting.
“The suspect ran away before officers arrived. Despite an exhaustive search of the area, officers did not find the shooter. At this time, it is believed this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to our community.”
Officers and detectives with the SLCPD’s Robbery Squad are still working through witness statements, according to the press release, reviewing video, and collecting evidence to gather more details. SLCPD Crime Lab technicians responded to process, document, and collect the evidence on scene.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 801-799-3000.
