West Valley City man arrested following SWAT response to domestic violence

A 32-year-old West Valley City man is facing several charges after SWAT teams responded to a home late Thursday night.

Watch: FOX 13 News viewer video of domestic violence situation

Watch: FOX 13 News viewer video of domestic violence situation

Police were called to the home just after 11 p.m. by a juvenile female who said her brother, Hector Martinez, was intoxicated and had thrown a knife at their mother. Martinez was also accused of assaulting his father, causing a substantial injury to his face.

When officers arrived, Martinez retreated into the home and shut the door, refusing to come out despite numerous commands to do so…

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