Spanish Fork, UT — On Saturday January 3, 2026 at 12:00 noon Spanish Fork Police were dispatched to 831 S 1520 E on a report of a Domestic Violence. Information through Central 911 Dispatch was that a female caller advised her husband was hurting her and there was a physical altercation. The female was able to get away and exit the home and advised dispatch that her husband had been drinking. It was also reported the male had held the female down and had been holding a knife to her earlier. The male was reported to be throwing items out of a window and had several weapons inside the home.
Spanish Fork Police arrived and the male was seen holding a rifle outside of a window in the home. Officers then advised they heard shots fired inside the home. Several assisting agencies arrived along with the Utah County Metro SWAT team. The SWAT team used a Bearcat vehicle to approach the home and attempted negotiations, when the suspect fired shots at the Bearcat. Several officers returned fire. Shortly after SWAT again attempted negotiations with the suspect who eventually exited the home. The suspect was safely taken into custody with minor injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and will then be booked into the Utah County Jail on several Felony Charges.
The Utah County OICI (Officer Involved Critical Incident) team has been called out and will take over the investigation.
MEDIA CONTACT
Lt. Cory Slaymaker
Spanish Fork Police Department
801.804.4731(O)
801.361.6599 (C)