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Suspect shot, wounded by police in downtown Salt Lake City

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SALT LAKE CITY — A man is in the hospital after being shot by police officers in downtown Salt Lake City Monday night.

SLC Police said they were called to the area near 400 South and 600 East around 8:20 p.m. on reports of a person acting erratically, hitting nearby cars and their windshields.

When officers arrived, they said the male suspect had a knife. Two officers fired shots, and the suspect was hit and injured. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Officials said 600 East will be closed for several more hours.

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