IRON COUNTY, Utah — A woman was injured and taken to the hospital Sunday evening after she was shot by police in southern Utah.
Officials with the Iron, Garfield and Beaver Critical Incident Task Force said deputies from the Iron County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Enoch City Police Department initially responded to a call in the area of 4860 North 4500 West.
Reports stated there was a suspicious person in the area who had a gun. Officials later confirmed to FOX 13 News that the suspect was a woman.
Officers who arrived at the scene made contact with the suspect, who did not comply with commands to exit the vehicle, a statement reads.
"During law enforcement’s contact with the subject, two officers discharged their weapons," officials reported. "The subject was struck by the gunfire."
The woman was taken to the hospital via medical helicopter and is reported to be in stable condition and recovering.
Details such as the woman's name and how many times she was shot were not made available.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
