For Immediate Release
Carbon County, Utah – Aug. 5, 2024
Update: Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
This is an update regarding the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 30th. On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:36 PM, members of the Price City Police Department, Helper City Police Department, and the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a domestic violence incident just outside of Price City limits.
During their investigation, officers discovered that an involved male party had left the residence, and his location was unknown. It was also determined that he was potentially armed.
A short time later, the individual was located hiding in an outdoor location near the residence. When officers confronted him, he brandished a weapon. In response to this threat, officers from multiple agencies fired. The 31-year-old male sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital after being treated at the scene. Unfortunately, the individual, identified as Patrick Frank Whitten, 31, of Price UT, later died at the hospital. No officers were injured in the incident.
The Utah State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) investigation into the circumstances surrounding this event. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.