A man was arrested Friday afternoon in West Valley City after reportedly shooting a gun in public and fleeing from police.
Police said the family of Jimmie Hamlin, age 57, called them around 1:20 p.m. to report that Hamlin was suicidal and had left home with a gun.
Hamlin had pulled off the side of State Route 111 near 4900 South, and witnesses then reported that he was standing on the side of the road, pointing and waving a gun around. Police blocked off traffic in the area, then some of Hamlin's family members approached him. At some point, he got back in his car, fired at least one gunshot, then sped off. It was not specified whether he was shooting at anyone or firing a shot into the air.
Hamlin drove south on SR-111, but officers put out spike strips near 7900 South, which he ran over and then came to a stop. He then surrendered his gun and was safely taken into custody. He was booked into jail on four counts of felony discharge of a firearm, reckless driving and disorderly conduct.For those struggling with thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be reached by simply dialing 988 any time for free support.
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