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FBI to review police shooting of Patrick Harmon

Salt Lake Tribune | October 10, 2017

The FBI will also review the DA’s investigation into the shooting and the conclusion that it was justified, according to a news release from District Attorney Sim Gill.

(Courtesy of Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office) The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office determined that Salt Lake City Police Department Officer Fox’s use of deadly force in the August 13, 2017 stop of Patrick Harmon was “justified” under Utah State law.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People gather to demand justice for the killing of Patrick Harmon who was shot by police on Aug. 13, when he tried to flee after being stopped on his bicycle. Around 150 people gathered for the rally at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, demanding Salt Lake County district attorney Sim Gill be fired for his
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lex Scott, founder for the civil rights organization United Front Party, speaks to the crowd gathered demanding justice for the killing of Patrick Harmon who was shot by police on Aug. 13, when he tried to flee after being stopped on his bicycle. Around 150 people gathered for the rally at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, demanding Salt Lake County district attorney Sim Gill be fired for his

The DA’s office released a report on Wednesday, ruling that deadly force in the killing of Harmon was justified.

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