Three-hour barricade with a knife-wielding suspect in SLC ends safely
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- A three-hour police standoff in Salt Lake City ended peacefully Thursday night after a suspect allegedly threatened a woman with a knife. Events began at 7:30 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a call about "a man in crisis" at 1925 W North A three-hour police standoff in Salt Lake City ended peacefully after a suspect allegedly threatened a woman with a knife. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Sheron Taylor-Shephard, had barricaded himself in an apartment at 1925 W North Temple Street and had threatened to kill her. The Salt Lake Police Department called for the assistance of SWAT and crisis negotiators. At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers safely took him into custody and he was taken to Salt Lake County Metro Jail for aggravated assault and violation of a protective order. The successful resolution of the incident was described by police as a collaborative effort between the police team, patrol officers, crisis negotiators, and social workers.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A three-hour police standoff in Salt Lake City ended peacefully Thursday night after a suspect allegedly threatened a woman with a knife.
Events began at 7:30 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a call about “a man in crisis” at 1925 W North Temple Street, the Salt Lake City Police Department said in a press release shortly after 11 p.m.
When officers arrived, they met with the victim, an adult female, and learned the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened to kill her. The suspect is identified as 26-year-old Sheron Taylor-Shephard.”
Officers tried to contact Sheron several times but didn’t get a response as he had barricaded himself in an apartment. The on-scene incident commander requested the assistance of SLCPD SWAT and crisis negotiators. The department x-tweeted the public about the on-going incident at 9:27 p.m. At approximately 10:30 p.m. officers safely took Sheron into custody, police said. He was taken to Salt Lake County Metro Jail and booked for aggravated assault and violation of a protective order. There are no reported injuries. The successful resolution of the incident was described by police as “a collaborative effort between the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT team, patrol officers, crisis negotiators, and social workers.” SLCPD took the occasion to remind the community of the resources available to support survivors of domestic violence in Utah. The department encourages anyone who has experienced Domestic Violence to call 801-799-3000 and ask to speak with a Victim Advocate or call their 24-hour hotline directly at 801-580-7969. All services are free, and callers can get information anonymously.
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