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TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Taylorsville say a man is hospitalized in serious condition after being shot during a confrontation with neighbors. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the man was kicked out of a child's birthday party Saturday night for being intoxicated and allegedly carrying a gun. Unified Police haven't released the man's name. They say the party's host asked the man to leave and he did not. The man reportedly pointed his gun at some neighbors. Police say an armed neighbor then shot the man.
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A woman will hold the position of chief investigator at the Utah County attorney's office for the first time. The Daily Herald reported that Utah County attorney David Leavitt selected Patty Johnston to lead the investigations division because her goals aligned with the department's vision. Officials say Johnston has created investigation guidelines for officer-involved shootings and has plans to provide sergeant training and educational opportunities for the community.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Immigration activists in Utah have protested the pending deportation of a Mexican woman who has provided health and nutrition education for an immigrant aid group. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that 55-year-old Cecelia Figueroa was detained when she went for what she thought was a routine check-in interview with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Figueroa says she was told by ICE that she would be deported Monday. Protesters say they want officials to consider giving her asylum.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake County's district attorney says a South Salt Lake police officer who shot at two burglary suspects inside a car that fatally ran over another officer last December won't be prosecuted. District Attorney Sim Gill said Officer Carson Aprato's gunfire was legally justified because the officer believed deadly force was necessary to prevent death or serious injury of himself or Officer David Romrell.
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