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Three officers justified in shooting a man who pointed a gun as he ran from them, says D.A.

Matthew Knowlden tried to run from police who ended up firing 31 times at him.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Police investigate the site where Unified police reported officers shot and killed 22-year-old man Matthew Knowlden in Midvale on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. The Salt Lake County District Attorney ruled Friday that the officers were justified in using deadly force.