1 injured in Salt Lake shooting, police say

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SALT LAKE CITY — Police say one person was seriously injured after an argument escalated to a shooting in Salt Lake City on Monday morning.

Officers received a 911 call about gunshots fired near 750 W. Jackson Avenue at about 9:08 a.m., according to a press release from the Salt Lake City Police Department. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries not considered to be life-threatening, the news release said.

Several people were detained at the scene as part of the investigation, and officers were told the person left the home after the shooting and began walking toward 800 W. North Temple. Police said they are "still working to determine everyone's involvement and are working to determine whether there is anyone outstanding."

"Based on the preliminary investigation, officers have learned there was some sort of argument inside a house between a group of people, which resulted in a shooting," according to the press release. "At this time, there is no information to suggest a threat to our community."

Jackson Avenue was closed from 700 West to 800 West during the investigation. Police are asking anyone with additional information about the shooting to call 801-799-3000 and reference case number 24-248644.

Police did not identify the injured person, and more information was not immediately available.

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Bridger Beal-Cvetko is a reporter for KSL.com. He covers politics, Salt Lake County communities and breaking news. Bridger has worked for the Deseret News and graduated from Utah Valley University.