Salt Lake City – The incident occurred early Thursday morning near 375 South 765 West when 32-year-old Chandler Grillone approached Salt Lake City police officers who were handling a traffic stop. Although Grillone was not involved in the stop, he allegedly approached an officer while carrying a weapon.
According to the police, Grillone ignored multiple commands and proceeded to confront, challenge, and attack the officer. In response, the officer fired at least one shot. Police did not specify the type of weapon Grillone had, but they reported that the officer sustained an injury consistent with a sharp-edged object.
Grillone was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead on Friday.
The situation is under investigation, and no other injuries have been reported. Authorities cautioned that this information is based on the preliminary investigation and may change as further details emerge.
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Keelee McCain is a junior at Weber High School. This is her second year on staff, this year as Assistant to the Chief. She does have a life (probably) but she can't think of anything to write in here, so she's probably just going to ramble now. She has an orange cat who she likes better than any human. If you see her being quiet or not sitting on top of a desk, there is something very wrong. In her free time she enjoys harassing her favorite teachers and sleeping. Her life plans include making it through high school and leaving. Happy lifeing.
