Cop Shoots Suspect After Approaching Police With Crowbar in West Valley, Utah

** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** West Valley City, Utah — West Valley police released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in West Valley City early May, 2021. The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Denny James Clark. At about 1:30 a.m. on May 10, officers were called to the area of 4700 W Huntington Street for a suspect breaking windows with the crowbar and trying to get into several homes. Body camera footage from officers shows Clark approached the officers carrying the crowbar. When he was ordered to drop the crowbar, Clark replied, “Nope, let me get these car keys or someone’s getting it.” He then said, “Alright, here I come,” as he raised the crowbar over his head with both hands and ran toward one of the WVCPD officers. After Clark continued advancing, one of the officers fired five shots at Clark, who fell to the ground and was “immediately taken into custody.” Clark was treated for his wound and is bei
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