Jason Shaw dies in fatal Tooele police confrontation

Jason Shaw dies in fatal Tooele police confrontation

Fatal Tooele police confrontation death of Jason Shaw – Obituary

Jason Shaw, 43, of Tooele, was killed Wednesday during an encounter with police linked to a recent shooting at a local convenience store. Authorities say Shaw was the suspect in a Tuesday night shooting at Quality Quik Stop, where a store employee was reportedly shot multiple times.

Police went to a residence near Main Street and 1000 North as part of their investigation. Officials reported that Shaw confronted officers with a firearm, prompting an exchange of words that ended with police opening fire. Shaw died during the confrontation.

Details about the original shooting and the events leading directly to the police response have not yet been disclosed.