Police responded to a reported domestic violence situation about 12:20 p.m., police said. When officers arrived at the home, they tried to talk to Delorean Pikyavit, who went inside the house. Police attempted to talk to Pikyavit, and he came outside, allegedly approached officers, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Delorean Pikyavit
Agency Responsible: Salt Lake City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Native American
Date of Death: April 18, 2018
County: Salt Lake
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3629
Geography: Urban