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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police are investigating whether a shooting Tuesday afternoon was done in self-defense.
Just before 3 p.m., there was a confrontation between two men just outside the entrance to Palmer Court, 999 S. Main Street. Details about what happened during the confrontation were still being investigated Tuesday, said Salt Lake police detective Michael Ruff.
The confrontation culminated with one man pulling out a knife. That prompted the second man to pull out a gun and shoot the man holding the weapon, Ruff said. The man who was shot was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Ruff said detectives are looking at whether the shooting could be a case of self defense, which would ultimately be decided by the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office. As of Tuesday afternoon, no one had been arrested.
Palmer Court is operated by the Road Home, which provides resources for people who have previously experienced long-term homelessness and are working to maintain stable housing.
