Executive Summary
- South Jordan Police responded to a shots fired call Sunday, discovering bullet holes and blood at a residence.
- A shelter-in-place order was issued as a male suspect refused to exit the home.
- South Valley SWAT was activated but stood down after the suspect surrendered peacefully.
- The suspect was booked into Salt Lake County Jail; an injured woman at the scene was treated and released.
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — A standoff prompted by reports of gunfire and a barricaded subject in South Jordan ended with a suspect in custody and a shelter-in-place order lifted late Sunday night.
According to the South Jordan Police Department, officers were dispatched to the vicinity of 10660 S. 1260 West following a call regarding shots fired. Upon arrival, investigators confirmed physical evidence of a shooting, documenting bullet holes in a garage door and a nearby residence. Officers also noted a broken living room window and blood visible on the exterior shutters of the home.
Police reports state that officers contacted a female at the front door of the residence who appeared to be intoxicated and had sustained visible injuries. A male subject remained inside the home and refused initial commands to exit, leading authorities to issue a shelter-in-place alert for neighboring residents.
The South Valley SWAT team was activated to assist with the situation. However, police officials confirmed that the tactical team was canceled after the man voluntarily exited the residence and surrendered. The standoff concluded without further violence.
Both the suspect and the injured woman were evaluated by paramedics at the scene and medically cleared. The male suspect was subsequently booked into the Salt Lake County Jail. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the individuals involved or the specific charges filed.
Investigative Outlook
With the immediate threat neutralized, law enforcement efforts will likely focus on forensic trajectory analysis of the bullet impacts and witness statements to determine the sequence of events. The formal filing of charges will depend on the review of evidence by the district attorney. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
