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Three Officers Shot in Tremonton Ambush; Suspect in Custody

Authorities report no civilian injuries with officers’ medical statuses withheld pending a multi-agency investigation

Shooting in Utah. (Photo: Reuters/File)
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A sheriff’s deputy and a police dog who also responded were wounded.

Overview

  • Three officers responding to a disturbance near David Drive and 300 East in Tremonton were met with gunfire upon arrival and ceased radio contact
  • Law enforcement from Box Elder, Weber and Cache counties, including SWAT teams, secured the scene and arrested a suspect now held at the Box Elder County Jail
  • Officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public and that no civilians were harmed during the incident
  • Details on the officers’ injuries have not been released as investigators from multiple agencies continue their probe
  • Graphic scanner audio of officers shouting distress calls circulated before formal briefings and a deleted mayoral social-media post claiming fatalities added to early confusion