- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Tooele City PD Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Man Dead
State investigators work through the night at the scene of the fatal incident.
Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:15am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Crime scene investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Public Safety worked into the night on Wednesday, gathering evidence in connection with a Tooele City Police officer-involved shooting that killed a man earlier in the day. The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m. near 1100 North, just east of Main Street, where Tooele City PD officers were searching for an alleged gunman wanted in a late Tuesday-night shooting that wounded another man at a local convenience store.
Why it matters
Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and controversial issue, raising questions about use of force, police training, and community relations. This incident comes on the heels of another shooting in the area, adding to the complexity of the situation.
The details
According to Tooele City PD, the man who was killed had 'presented' a firearm, prompting officers to fire. The identity and condition of the man who suffered multiple gunshots at the Quality Quik Stop convenience store and was transported to a hospital also was withheld. Sgt. Colbey Bentley said the name of the deceased was being withheld pending approval by the SBI and DPS, and that the officers involved would be placed on administrative leave in keeping with Officer-Involved Critical Incident protocols.
- The shooting happened about 11:20 a.m. on February 5, 2026.
- The previous shooting at the Quality Quik Stop occurred late Tuesday night.
The players
Tooele City Police Department
The local law enforcement agency involved in the officer-involved shooting.
State Bureau of Investigation
The state agency assisting in the investigation of the officer-involved shooting.
Department of Public Safety
The state agency also assisting in the investigation of the officer-involved shooting.
Sgt. Colbey Bentley
A spokesperson for the Tooele City Police Department who provided details about the incident.
What’s next
The name of the deceased will be released within a few days, pending approval from the SBI and DPS. The officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of officer-involved shootings, which often raise important questions about use of force, police training, and community relations. The ongoing investigation will aim to provide more clarity and transparency around the events that led to the loss of life.
