Salt Lake City, UT — A dramatic standoff unfolded Sunday afternoon at a Salt Lake City apartment complex after a suspect barricaded himself inside a unit where he had been previously evicted. The incident began early in the morning and prompted a swift response from law enforcement, including a SWAT team and crisis negotiators.
According to Salt Lake City police spokesperson Brent Weisberg, officers were first called to the scene at 2333 W. North Temple St. around 8 a.m. on April 13. Reports indicated that an assault had occurred at the complex, prompting officers to investigate.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a 64-year-old man had allegedly assaulted a female resident of the complex. Police indicated that the attack appeared to be unprovoked, leaving the victim with serious, though non-life-threatening injuries. The assault prompted a swift law enforcement response, but the situation soon escalated.
While investigating the assault, officers discovered that the suspect had been recently evicted from the apartment complex. The man, who was not immediately identified, had barricaded himself inside his former unit. As a result, police called in the SWAT team, along with crisis negotiators, to handle the escalating situation.
For several hours, authorities worked to gather information and establish contact with the suspect. Negotiators attempted to resolve the situation peacefully. The standoff came to an end around 1:15 p.m., when the suspect surrendered to SWAT officers and was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or the specific charges he will face. The investigation into the assault continues as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The incident marked a tense afternoon for residents of the apartment complex, who were forced to remain inside during the standoff. Law enforcement officials praised the coordinated efforts of SWAT officers and crisis negotiators, who were able to resolve the situation peacefully.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and more details may be released as the situation develops.