1 dead after stabbing at Liberty Park, Salt Lake police say

One person has died after a stabbing in Liberty Park on Sunday, July 4, 2021, Salt Lake police said.

One person has died after a stabbing in Liberty Park on Sunday, July 4, 2021, Salt Lake police said. (Greg Anderson, KSL TV)


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SALT LAKE CITY — One person has died after a stabbing in Liberty Park on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

The stabbing was first reported just before 1:30 p.m. at Liberty Park in downtown Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake police confirmed that they took a man who is possibly in his mid-20s into custody in connection with the stabbing. He is believed to be the person who stabbed the victim, according to police.

The person who was stabbed may also be a man in his mid-20s, police said.

The incident is still under investigation and the park remains open.

Further information about the stabbing was not immediately available.

This story will be updated.

Contributing: Greg Anderson, KSL TV

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