Authorities have been looking for the suspected gunman in a deadly carjacking close to the University of Utah that brought on a campus-wide lockdown late Monday, police stated.
College of Utah Police Chief Dale Brophy stated early Tuesday that an injured lady got here to the varsity and reported that her husband had assaulted her whereas they have been tenting in Pink Butte Canyon, which abuts the east campus.
Brophy stated authorities have been looking for the lady's husband, 24-year-old Austin Boutain, who's suspected of fatally capturing an individual throughout a carjacking on the mouth of the canyon.
Salt Lake Metropolis Police Sgt. Brandon Shearer stated officers weren't instantly releasing the sufferer's gender or different particulars.
At the least eight regulation enforcement businesses have been on scene, together with the FBI. A helicopter was aiding the search.
Authorities stated they consider Boutain is within the foothills above Purple Butte Canyon, however have been persevering with to look the campus. Police stated they consider the canyon can be closed all of Tuesday.
The college despatched an alert at 9 p.m. to college students and employees to shelter in place, the Deseret Information reported . The lockdown ended six hours later.
College officers canceled Tuesday courses.
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UPDATES:
Oct. 31, 6:32 a.m.: Up to date with further particulars
11:05 p.m.: The story was up to date with info on the shooter.
The story was initially revealed at 9:40 p.m. Oct. 30.
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