Suspect killed in Utah County officer-involved shooting

OREM, Utah (ABC4) — One person is dead in Orem after police shot the suspect late Monday night, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force arrived at an area near 800 E 400 N to serve a search warrant. During the incident, officers shot and injured the suspect.

Authorities attempted life-saving measures and called for an ambulance but the suspect was declared dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

The Utah County Officer-Involved Protocol Team is currently investigating the incident.

While details on what led to the shooting have not yet been released, officers with Utah County Major Crimes typically investigate drug trafficking organizations, gang activity, and violent crimes.

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.


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