Provo Officers Killed Man During Domestic Violence Call
Two police officers fatally shot a suspect after responding to a domestic violence call in Provo.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Violence
Two Provo police officers fatally shot a man during a domestic violence call at 2230 N. University Parkway. The suspect was transported to Utah Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Why it matters
Law enforcement protocols mandate an independent review of incidents where duty weapons are discharged. The involvement of the Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team is standard procedure for evaluating the use of force in this case.
The Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team has launched a formal investigation into the shooting. The two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
The players
Provo Police Department
The law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Provo and the primary department involved in the incident.
Utah County Officer-Involved Critical Incident Team
The independent investigative body tasked with examining incidents involving the use of force by police officers within the county.
The details
Officers were dispatched to 2230 N. University Parkway at 9:15 p.m. following reports that a suspect possessed a gun. Upon arrival, the two officers discharged their duty weapons before providing medical aid to the man, who later died at Utah Valley Hospital.
Timeline
September 19, 2026, at 9:15 p.m.
Legal Context
This investigation adheres to the state-mandated process for officer-involved shootings in Utah. Such external reviews follow established legal protocols designed to maintain transparency when duty weapons are discharged by local law enforcement.
Residents near the 2230 N. University Parkway area should expect continued law enforcement activity while the scene is processed. The investigation may temporarily impact local traffic patterns in the immediate vicinity of the incident.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the standard oversight mechanisms triggered when police use lethal force in response to emergency calls. Authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the specific circumstances of the encounter.
Further reading
Find more details on local safety reports on the Violence page.
