Author: Kevin Thompson

KEARNS, Utah — A tragic accident occurred Thursday morning when a 12-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while biking across a crosswalk near Kearns Junior High School. The incident took place at approximately 7:45 a.m. when Adam Mahamat, a student at the school, entered the crosswalk on 4140 West and was hit by a Chevy Tahoe traveling eastbound on Sams Boulevard. First responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision and began performing life-saving measures on the victim. Mahamat was then transported to a local hospital in critical condition but, despite efforts to save him, was later pronounced…

Salt Lake City, UT — A recent incident involving a Salt Lake City police officer’s firearm malfunction has sparked concerns regarding the safety protocols and firearm readiness within local police departments. Officer Clifton Payton’s gun failed to discharge during an encounter with a severely mentally ill man, raising critical questions about firearm safety and preparedness. The incident occurred while Officer Payton was inside his police SUV, alongside a woman on a ride-along, attempting to run a vehicle identification check on an individual he had pulled over. According to body camera footage, Payton attempted to fire his weapon but was met…