Support the Free Press | Facts matter. Truth matters. Journalism matters
Salt Lake City Weekly has been Utah's source of independent news and in-depth journalism since 1984. Donate today to ensure the legacy continues.
Monday, October 27, 2014
SLC Police Respond to Two Stabbings in One Night Near Homeless Shelter
Posted By Eric S. Peterson on October 27, 2014, 12:17 PM
Friday Oct. 24, Salt Lake City Police Department officers were kept busy responding to two separate stabbings that happened within six hours of each other near the downtown homeless shelter at 235 S. Rio Grande.
The first incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. When a man exited a maroon SUV in front of the shelter, started an argument with a man that he finished by stabbing that man in the chest.
The suspect, described as being roughly 25 years old and standing 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build, blond hair and a goatee left in the vehicle that was said to be driven by a white female. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
At 12:25 am another man sleeping on the street outside the shelter at 427 W. 200 South was rudely awoken from slumber when he was stabbed in the neck. The man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and gave officers the name of a woman he had previously had an argument with earlier in the night who was then picked up by police and booked for aggravated assault and possession of methamphetamine.
Police are still seeking information on the man who fled the scene of his stabbing in an SUV and are encouragin the public to share any info they have about the crime by calling 801-799-3000. Tipsters can also send information anonymously by texting the keyword TIPSLCPD plus any relevant information or details to 274637 using the reference “crimetip.”
The first incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. When a man exited a maroon SUV in front of the shelter, started an argument with a man that he finished by stabbing that man in the chest.
The suspect, described as being roughly 25 years old and standing 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build, blond hair and a goatee left in the vehicle that was said to be driven by a white female. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
At 12:25 am another man sleeping on the street outside the shelter at 427 W. 200 South was rudely awoken from slumber when he was stabbed in the neck. The man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and gave officers the name of a woman he had previously had an argument with earlier in the night who was then picked up by police and booked for aggravated assault and possession of methamphetamine.
Police are still seeking information on the man who fled the scene of his stabbing in an SUV and are encouragin the public to share any info they have about the crime by calling 801-799-3000. Tipsters can also send information anonymously by texting the keyword TIPSLCPD plus any relevant information or details to 274637 using the reference “crimetip.”
Related Stories
-
Jumping on Police Cars and Other Tales from SLC's Hamsterdam
May 13, 2014 -
I Know I'm Invisible
Feb 13, 2013
More by Eric S. Peterson
-
Did Moab's police chief fully disclose his history of leaving departments while under investigation for misconduct?
Getting Around
- Oct 30, 2024
-
New data tool allows journalists and the public to track 'wandering cops' in Utah
Patrolling Misconduct
- Sep 18, 2024
-
FLASHBACK 2009: A muckraker's guide to Utah
How to Keep Tabs on the Man
- Sep 2, 2024
- More »
Latest in Buzz Blog
