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SALT LAKE CITY — Police are seeking the public's help to find any photos, videos, or social media posts related to a stabbing and a shooting in downtown Salt Lake City early Sunday.
Salt Lake City police officers responded to a call at 2:41 a.m. about a stabbing at 32 E. Exchange Place.
When they arrived, they found a large crowd leaving the area and a person on the ground suffering from a critical injury, according to a statement by the Salt Lake City Police Department.
After receiving emergency medical treatment, the victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
While investigating the stabbing, officers heard gunfire coming from an area west of their location and attempted to find the source of the gunfire, police said.
At 3:52 a.m. officers attempted to stop a person who was possibly connected with a shooting that occurred near 60 W. Market Street, police said. The person ran from the scene, police said.
Officers found a window at the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse had been damaged by gunfire.
At about 4:30 a.m., police were notified by hospital staff of a person in the emergency room who was suffering from a stab wound. The police said they believe the person was stabbed during the fight at 32 E. Exchange Place and left before officers and paramedics arrived. The person's injuries were not life-threatening, the police said.
At 4:33 a.m., officers said they located a shooting suspect and took him into custody. Police recovered a firearm that they said may be connected to the Sunday morning shooting, the statement said.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown said the officers did a remarkable job in the events on Sunday morning.
"They are trained to remain calm and focused. These are high-stress situations, and I'm proud of our officers, sergeants, and watch commanders. They quickly and safely collected and analyzed rapidly incoming information, coordinated resources, and did everything they could to help ensure the best possible response," Brown said.
Police have not yet released any identifying information about the victims or the suspects in the stabbing and shooting.
Anyone with information related to the stabbing or the shooting is asked to call the Salt Lake City police at 801-799-3000.
