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37-year-old man shot by Ogden police after allegedly threatening officer with knives

OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — A 37-year-old man was shot by police early Tuesday morning in Ogden after they said he “threatened the officer with a pair of knives.”

According to the Ogden Police Department, the man was walking on a road near the 2200 block of Wall Avenue just after 2 a.m. when he had an encounter with police. Police say he threatened the officer with knives that had been hidden in his pockets.

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“The suspect advanced towards the officer despite orders not to do so. The officer fired his handgun, striking the suspect,” the press release reads.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds and is currently in stable condition. The officer was not injured in the incident.

An investigation into the incident is underway and will be conducted by the Weber County Attorney’s Office. The officer involved is on administrative leave, according to protocol.

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“Police officers operate in rapidly evolving and often dangerous situations on a daily basis,
consistently placing themselves in harm’s way. We are proud of the professionalism and
composure they demonstrate in the face of such complex and challenging circumstances,” the department said.

The identity of the man shot has not been released. There is no further information available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.

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