Non-fatal shot fired after man makes ‘concerning comments’ at University of Utah, suspect at large

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The University of Utah has issued a safety alert after a man made “concerning comments” on Saturday. The suspect is reportedly still at large.

At around 4 p.m. on March 1, Salt Lake City Police responded to a report of an individual making “concerning comments” in the area of 300 South and University Street. During the response, police fired a non-fatal shot due to an aggressive dog at the scene.

The animal was minorly wounded by the shot, police said.

The suspect — identified as Jeffery Jackson — reportedly fled the scene and was last seen headed west on 200 South toward downtown Salt Lake City.

Jackson is still at large at this time, police said. He is described as a White male wearing black tights, a black hoodie, sunglasses, and carrying a red backpack.

Police have also located a bicycle Jackson allegedly stole from campus earlier in the day Saturday.

If you see Jackson, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Salt Lake City Police at 801-799-3000 or University of Utah Police at 801-585-2677.