TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — A man is in custody following a disturbing incident over the weekend in which he jumped from the roof of a Granite School District building while reportedly armed with multiple firearms.
Taylorsville Police responded to a welfare check call around 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, after a man was heard shouting and causing a disturbance. Officers arriving on the scene discovered the man had sustained a serious leg injury after leaping from the school’s rooftop. While receiving medical attention, the man allegedly became aggressive and combative. He was eventually transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Authorities later learned the man had been carrying weapons. On Monday morning, a school employee discovered a firearm near one of the building’s entrances. Surveillance footage confirmed the weapon belonged to the suspect. A second gun was also located elsewhere on the campus.
Granite School District officials clarified that the school was empty at the time of the incident, which occurred over the weekend. No students were ever at risk, and law enforcement confirmed there was no active threat requiring emergency procedures.
“This was an isolated incident unrelated to any school operations,” the district said in a statement. “Law enforcement has not recommended any lockdowns or emergency protocols, and we continue to work closely with both Granite Police and Taylorsville Police as the investigation proceeds.”
Police noted it was fortunate that the firearms were recovered before the start of the school day. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was arrested before being taken to the hospital. He is facing charges that include assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, and providing false information to law enforcement.
Investigators suspect the individual may have been experiencing a mental health crisis or was under the influence of drugs at the time. The case remains under active investigation.
Some community members expressed concern over the delay in public notification. One woman picking up her granddaughter said she felt uneasy learning about the incident after the fact.
“I would have wanted to know, even if I didn’t have a child at the school,” she told ABC4.com. “It seems like something the neighborhood should be informed about.”
The district said families were informed Monday morning about the police presence on school grounds and would continue to receive updates as appropriate.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
