Tooele Police Fatally Shoot Armed Individual During Investigation

Incident comes a day after officers responded to a separate shooting at a local convenience store.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Tooele City police officers were dispatched to a convenience store on the night of February 3, 2026 regarding a male individual who had been shot multiple times. The next day, while following up on the previous night's shooting, officers encountered another armed male individual and shots were fired, resulting in the death of the armed man, who was later identified as Jason Shaw, age 43.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about police use of force and the need for thorough investigations into officer-involved shootings, especially when they occur in close proximity to a previous violent incident in the same community.

The details

On February 3, 2026, Tooele City police responded to a shooting at the Quality Quik Stop convenience store, where they found a male victim who had been shot multiple times. The suspect, Jason Shaw, had fled the scene. The next day, while investigating the previous night's shooting, officers encountered another armed male individual, also in his 40s, near 1100 North and Main Street. Shots were fired by the Tooele City police, and the armed man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Jason Shaw, age 43.

  • On February 3, 2026, Tooele City police responded to a shooting at the Quality Quik Stop convenience store around 11:12 p.m.
  • On February 4, 2026, around 10:40 a.m., Tooele City police were following up on the previous night's shooting when they encountered the armed individual near 1100 North and Main Street.

The players

Jason Shaw

A 43-year-old Tooele resident who was identified as the suspect in the initial shooting at the Quality Quik Stop convenience store, as well as the armed individual fatally shot by police the following day.

Tooele City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the initial shooting incident and the subsequent encounter with the armed individual, which resulted in a fatal shooting.

Utah State Bureau of Investigation

The agency that will take over as the lead investigator for the officer-involved shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“So, I was just working, taking an order, and doing the intercom when I heard some rounds—shots, you know, all shots around there [1100 North].”

— Anonymous employee, Los Charritos restaurant employee (tooeleonline.com)

“We will provide further updates on this case as new information becomes available to us. However, more information may not be available until the SBI completes their investigation.”

— Sgt. Bentley, Tooele City public information officer (tooeleonline.com)

What’s next

The State Bureau of Investigation will take over as the lead investigator for the officer-involved shooting incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for thorough and transparent investigations into officer-involved shootings, especially when they occur in close proximity to a previous violent incident in the same community. The involvement of the State Bureau of Investigation is intended to ensure an impartial and comprehensive review of the events.