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West Jordan officer ‘justified’ in shooting knife-wielding man, D.A. rules

(Photo courtesy of the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office.) West Jordan police officer Brian White fires a taser at Diamonte Riviore as Riviore raises a knife over his head. Riviore was shot twice in the torso and died Oct. 11, 2018. Salt Lake County Attorney Sim Gill ruled that the shooting was justified.

(Photo courtesy of the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office.) West Jordan police officer Brian White fires a taser at Diamonte Riviore as Riviore raises a knife over his head. Riviore was shot twice in the torso and died Oct. 11, 2018. Salt Lake County Attorney Sim Gill ruled that the shooting was justified.