A 31-year-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday night in Price following a domestic violence call and the involvement of several law enforcement agencies.
The responding agencies included Price City Police, Helper City Police, and Carbon County Sheriff’s Department. The Utah State Department of Investigation will lead the Officer-Involved Critical Incident (OICI) case.
According to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the scene in Price at 11:36 p.m. in response to a domestic violence incident.
“An officer-involved shooting occurred involving multiple officers,” the statement from Utah DPS reads. This incident “resulted in the death of a 31-year-old male involved party.”
The investigation is in its early stages, and “additional information will be provided as it becomes available,” the statement continues.
“We recognize the seriousness of this situation and are committed to maintaining transparency and thoroughness throughout the investigative process. The safety and well-being of our community and our officers are our top priority.”
The statement also notes that “updates will be shared with the media and the public as more information is confirmed.”
