Sayed Mousavi dies in fatal Salt Lake City, Utah police shooting
Fatal Salt Lake City, Utah police shooting death of Sayed Mousavi – Obituary
Authorities in Salt Lake City reported that 29-year-old Sayed Mousavi was shot and killed by law enforcement following a confrontation along Interstate 15 on March 27.
According to officials, the incident began shortly before 5:00 p.m. when Mousavi allegedly rear-ended a Utah Highway Patrol vehicle near 4500 South on northbound I-15. After the collision, he reportedly maneuvered around the scene and continued driving along the freeway.
A state trooper initiated a stop using emergency lights, and Mousavi eventually brought his vehicle to a halt in the middle of the highway near 3300 South. Police say he then exited the car while holding a knife, prompting the trooper to open fire. Mousavi was pronounced dead at the scene, while the trooper was not injured.
Following standard procedure, the officer involved was placed on administrative leave as an Officer-Involved Critical Incident team launched an investigation into the shooting.
Court documents later revealed that Mousavi had a prior criminal record, including a 2024 case in which he admitted to making terrorism-related threats. In that earlier incident, police encountered him in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Sandy. He allegedly fled from officers multiple times before being apprehended after his vehicle became disabled.
During that arrest, officers reportedly discovered written material outlining violent intentions, including references to attacks and targeting individuals. Authorities also stated that Mousavi made verbal threats about harming Americans and law enforcement, including claims he intended to carry out a shooting at a police department.
In 2025, he pleaded guilty to charges related to terrorism threats and failing to comply with police commands. Although initially facing potential prison time, his sentence was suspended, and he ultimately served 250 days in jail with credit for time served, followed by probation. He was released in July 2025.
Earlier records from 2017 show Mousavi had also faced multiple counts related to false emergency reports, though those charges were later dismissed.
The investigation into the March 27 shooting remains ongoing.