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LAYTON — A 59-year-old Layton man is dead after he was shot by police officers outside his home Wednesday evening, Layton police said.
Layton Police Lt. Travis Lyman said the man's wife called 911 just before 10 p.m. and told dispatch her husband was inside their home, suicidal and armed with a gun. Police arrived at the home near 2873 W. Lindi Way.
Officers moved the woman out of the home safely, Lyman said, but her husband remained inside. Police were able to contact the man "off-and-on a few different times" and attempted to talk him into coming out of the home peacefully.
"During the conversations that they had with him, he made statements that indicated he intended on forcing a confrontation with officers," Lyman said.
At some point, an officer heard a gun fired from inside the home, but it was not known what direction it was fired or what the bullet hit.
After approximately 40 minutes, the man came out of the front door holding a pistol and a rifle.
"He was shot by the officers on the scene and they rendered life-saving measures immediately after that until medical personnel arrived. He ended up being transferred to (Holy Cross Davis Hospital) in critical condition," Lyman said. Police said the man later died at the hospital. His name was not released.
🚨NOW: 1 man is dead following an officer involved shooting in Layton.
— Karah Brackin (@kbontv) August 22, 2024
Started last night before 10:00 when a woman called 911 saying her husband was having a mental health crisis.
Following communication, woman got out safely. Man came out of house holding 2 guns. @KSL5TVpic.twitter.com/zaO1wr4GF8
There were no other injuries, Lyman said.
Neighbors declined to be interviewed on camera but said they heard multiple gunshots.
The Davis County Critical Incident Protocol Team was conducting the investigation to determine crucial details, Lyman said. He didn't specify how many officers there were involved, only that they were placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation results.
This story may be updated.
Correction: The previous version had an incorrect address of near 1000 North and State Street. That has been updated to say near 2873 W. Lindi Way.
Contributing: Karah Brackin
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