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Three Police Officers Shot During Tremonton Active-Shooter Response

Distressing scanner recordings reveal officers calling for help under heavy gunfire within a secure police perimeter.

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Box Elder County shooting reports: Chilling scanner audio reveals moment Utah cops were shot (Unsplash - representational image)
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Overview

  • Local authorities confirmed that at least three Box Elder County officers were shot Sunday evening while responding to reports of an active shooter inside a residence.
  • Police scanner recordings captured gunfire and urgent calls from downed officers shouting “I’ve been hit!”
  • Law enforcement units established a heavy cordon around the area of David Drive and 300 East in Tremonton.
  • Tremonton officials have not issued a formal statement on the incident or the condition of the wounded officers.
  • Investigators have not yet verified the number or identity of any shooters or determined a motive for the attack.