Victim of Salt Lake shooting pronounced dead, police continue search for shooter
One person was hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting in Salt Lake City on Feb. 1, 2023. (Photo: SLCPD)
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The victim of a Salt Lake City shooting that occurred Wednesday evening has died.
Representatives of the Salt Lake City Police Department reported that 35-year-old Guthrie Serawop was found with a critical gunshot wound as officers were responding to the Riverview Townhomes at 1665 South Riverside Drive just before 7 p.m. Feb. 1 on a report of a shooting.
Authorities said that the Salt Lake City Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance transported Seawop to the hospital where he later died.
Officers reportedly searched the immediate and nearby neighborhoods for the shooter but did not locate anyone.
According to police records, this is believed to have been an isolated incident and there does not appear to be any danger to the community.
Police noted that marks the first homicide in Salt Lake City for 2023.
Anyone with information on this case or the suspect in this case should contact Salt Lake police at (801) 799-3000 and reference case number 23-22962.