Suspect accidentally shoots himself while being chased by Salt Lake City police

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating an accidental discharge of a firearm during a police chase.

Detective and PIO Dalton Beebe with SLCPD spoke with ABC4 about what occurred. He said that at the Beans and Brew near 200 E and 900 S, officers were called to respond to a fight in progress.

Beebe stated that the multiple parties involved in the fight began running when officers arrived. Officers were able to detain several individuals involved.

According to Beebe, one of the individuals had a firearm. While attempting to ditch the firearm, the individual accidentally shot himself “in the lower extremities.”

Officers were able to perform life-saving efforts and transport him to the hospital. He is in stable condition, according to Beebe.

SLCPD states that no officers discharged their firearms during the chase. Beebe stated that the preliminary investigation shows that only one shot was fired and that no other parties were at risk.

Traffic is closed at 900 South between 300 East and 200 East while police investigate. They say there is no threat to the community.

“Our officers reacted very quickly, performed life-saving measures under a stressful situation, we’re very proud of that,” Beebe stated. “I’m proud of them.”

There is no further information at this time.