South Jordan Backyard Shootout: Six Cops Cleared in Killing of Armed Teen

Salt Lake County prosecutors said Friday that six officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a 17-year-old who traded gunfire with police in South Jordan. The ruling stems from a Jan. 3, 2025, confrontation that began with a call about a possible car burglary and ended when officers found the teen during a multi-agency search. The teen, identified in the report only by the initials C.H., died at the scene from his wounds.

Prosecutors release findings

According to KSL, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill’s office concluded that the officers were legally justified in returning fire after the teen shot at pursuing officers. Gill held a news conference on March 13 to walk through the investigation and the evidence his office…..

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