West Valley City officer who fatally shot suicidal veteran during standoff cleared of wrongdoing

Joseph Potts’ family said he had PTSD and his behavior that night wasn’t “typical.”

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Law enforcement investigate after West Valley City police shot and killed a veteran outside his home in Taylorsville, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

West Valley City officer who fatally shot suicidal veteran during standoff cleared of wrongdoing

Joseph Potts’ family said he had PTSD and his behavior that night wasn’t “typical.”

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