Witness says 16-year-old boy shot by police in downtown Salt Lake City

Source: Salt Lake Tribune

The shooting occurred about 8 p.m. near 250 S. Rio Grande St. Selam Mohammad told The Salt Lake Tribune a police officer shot a friend, a teenage boy.

Salt Lake City police late Saturday confirmed one officer, and possibly a second officer, were involved in the shooting, but did not provide more details. The victim was taken to the hospital, but no information about his condition was provided. There was conflicting information about the boy's age.

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According to Mohammad, the victim and a man were in a confrontation, and the victim was holding part of a broomstick at his side when officers ran up.

"They told him to put it down, once," Mohammad said, and "started shooting him as soon as he turned around."

Read more: http://www.sltrib.com/home/3591149-155/shooting-involving-police-creates-chaotic-scene

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Apparently he's still alive, being treated at a nearby hospital (I'm guessing LDS hospital, or what used to be Holy Cross). He was hit in the head and the stomach.
Shot for wielding a broomstick!