HUNTSVILLE, Utah (AP) - Police in Utah said a man armed with a gun was fatally shot by authorities Friday night.
The Weber County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened about 10:40 p.m. Friday in Huntsville, north of Salt Lake City.
A neighbor called police to report the man had fired multiple shots as he was breaking into a trailer parked outside.
Police said the man made “aggressive actions” toward the Weber and Morgan county sheriff’s deputies who responded to the scene.
Two officers then opened fire, and an officer from Weber County fatally shot the man.
Officers rendered aid immediately but the man died at the scene.
No officers were hurt but the officer who shot the man has been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation.
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