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NO CHARGES IN SALT LAKE POLICE SHOOTING INVOLVING ‘NINJA STAR’
Investigators determined Officer Clifton Payton acted within the law after being cut with a five-pointed “ninja star” and confronting a man who advanced toward a ride-along passenger.
By SLC Scoop StaffFebruary 28, 20264 views
Salt Lake County prosecutors have announced no charges will be filed in the officer-involved shooting involving a five-pointed “ninja star.”
Investigators determined Officer Clifton Payton acted within the law after reportedly being cut with the weapon and confronting a man who advanced toward a ride-along passenger, according to officials.
The review has now concluded and the case is closed.
