Police responded to reports from a woman fearing her son was going to kill her. When officers arrived, Salazar reportedly met them outside of the apartment, and a confrontation ensued. Police claim Salazar fired shots at officers, and police shot and killed Salazar.
Agency: Murray Police Department
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance (family violence)
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Willie Salazar
Death Date: June 22, 2021
County: Salt Lake
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 6998