By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News
On Monday, Feb. 17 at 6: 20 p.m., Price City Dispatch received a call regarding a shooting that had taken place on the city’s main street. The report indicated shots had been fired and three people were injured.
According to the Price City Police Department, “preliminary investigation indicates a female was confronted by an ex-boyfriend in the area of Carbon Avenue and Main Street.” This confrontation led to the female fleeing to Price Family Pharmacy. While running, the ex-boyfriend opened fire on the woman, hitting her at least once during her attempted escape.
Upon the authorities’ arrival, they discovered the man in a vehicle with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A third individual was also injured during the incident while fleeing from the scene. The injuries suffered by the individual were deemed nonlife threatening.
Both the woman and the ex-boyfriend were transported to the hospital. The woman is being treated for serious injuries while the ex-boyfriend was transported in critical condition.
“Price City Police Department would like to thank the brave men and women who assisted the female as she fled the area,” reads a release from PCPD,” Price City police would also like to thank the first responders from all our surrounding agencies who assisted in this critical incident.”
Officers were not involved in the shooting.
Residents of an apartment building across the street from the incident recounted hearing the shots ring out across the area, contacting authorities and coming outside to see the commotion.
The incident also put a local dance class on lockdown. Following police clearance, parents were able to be reunited with their children.
A parent and child reunited following the incident
The names of those involved in the shooting have not been released due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Anyone who is experiencing a domestic violence relationship or knows someone in a domestic violence relationship is encouraged to seek help. This can be done by contacting local law enforcement or calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.