Domestic Dispute Escalates Into Police Shooting

Domestic Dispute Escalates Into Police Shooting


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(KSL News) -- An early morning domestic dispute in Salt Lake turned into a police shooting.

A man and woman were arguing when officers were called to their home. The man then got into a struggle with an officer and the officer shot the man in the arm once.

Police say the man acted like he was reaching for a weapon, but none was found on him.

The officer is on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by police and the district attorney's office.

The man will likely be charged with assault on an officer.

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