OGDEN, Utah — One person was killed early Thursday after being shot by an Ogden police officer during an incident in which the suspect was allegedly stabbing another man.
Ogden Police were called at approximately 6 a.m. to the apartment complex in the 2300 block of Madison Avenue.
When officers arrived, they gained access to the unit and encountered an altercation involving the 64-year-old male suspect actively stabbing the unidentified victim. One officer fired his weapon at the suspect, striking the man and killing him.
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Police said the suspect was a fugitive and had a warrant out for his arrest in Utah for a parole violation.
The victim was transported to the hospital, where he is currently in critical but stable condition.
"I want to express my confidence in the professionalism of our officers, who are often required to make split-second decisions in dangerous and rapidly evolving situations," said Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube. "A thorough investigation will carefully review all aspects of this incident to ensure the process is fair, complete, and maintains the trust of our community while supporting everyone involved."
As part of the investigation being conducted by the Weber County Incident Investigation Team, the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
