A 42-year-old man is fatally shot by police after breaking into his ex-wife’s home in Salt Lake City during a domestic violence incident reported just after midnight. The ex-wife had called 911, expressing concerns for her safety and that of her two teenage children, stating that her ex-husband had previously threatened to kill her and was violating a protective order at the time of the break-in.
Police Chief Brian Redd highlighted the department’s response as focused on protecting lives in what was described as a “volatile situation.” The woman and her children reportedly hid in a bedroom, signaling the urgency of the scenario when she mentioned smelling gasoline in the home. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the source of that odor while confirming that no other injuries were reported.
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