Salt Lake police officer won’t face charges in seemingly accidental shooting that injured a man

The injured man was detained but never arrested or charged.

(Salt Lake City Police Department) Officer Mitchell Bailey points his gun toward tall grass after shooting and injuring a suspect on June 29, 2024. Salt Lake County District Attorney said Bailey was not justified in firing, but that his office would not charge him.

Salt Lake police officer won’t face charges in seemingly accidental shooting that injured a man

The injured man was detained but never arrested or charged.

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