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One person dead after being shot by police in Ballpark neighborhood

One person dead after being shot by police in Ballpark neighborhood
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SALT LAKE CITY — Police confirm an officer-involved critical incident has left one person dead in the Ballpark neighborhood Friday evening.

Salt Lake City Police Department confirms officials received reports of a person with a weapon located in the neighborhood in the area of Lucy Avenue.

The caller informed officials that the suspect had a handgun in his waistband.

Upon arrival, officers took positions around the house, and dispatchers were advised that the suspect had gone inside and closed the door.

The man later came out of the front door of the house with a gun. Four officers shot at the man, and he was struck and died on the scene.

No other officers or individuals were injured. Officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per protocol.

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