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SHOTS FIRED AS ARMED MAN BARRICADES IN WEST VALLEY CITY HOME 🚨🔫 An armed man was critically injured after exchanging gunfire with police Monday morning in West Valley City, Utah. Authorities say the incident began after a minor traffic accident, when the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and fled. Police tracked him to a home on Oxford Way, where he barricaded himself inside. After negotiations failed, officers entered the residence and were met with gunfire. An officer returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported. Several nearby schools were briefly placed under secure protocol as a precaution, but those measures have since been lifted. 🎥 Video credit: FOX 13 Salt Lake City #BreakingNews #WestValleyCity #UtahNews #PoliceStandoff #PublicSafety

Utah dad’s actions spark debate on medical choices

A Bountiful father’s decision to take his 5-year-old son and skip out on a routine surgery has neighbors talking. Benjamin Despain, who doesn’t have custody, allegedly kept his son from his mom to avoid an adenoid removal, saying he doesn’t trust medical procedures. Thankfully, the boy was found safe, but the incident raises tough questions: How much say should parents have in their child’s medical care, especially when they disagree? And what happens when personal beliefs clash with court orders? Let’s hear your thoughts—where’s the line between parental rights and a child’s well-being? #Relationships #UtahNews #ParentingDebate

Utah dad takes son to avoid surgery—community on alert

A 5-year-old boy from Bountiful, Utah, vanished after his father, who doesn’t have custody, took him during a court-ordered visit and never returned. The dad reportedly emailed the boy’s mother, saying he was taking their son “away” to prevent a scheduled surgery. Now, police are searching across multiple states, and the community is on edge. It’s a tough situation—balancing a parent’s fears about medical care with the safety and well-being of a child. What would you do if you were in this family’s shoes? Let’s talk about how we can support families facing crises like this. #Relationships #UtahNews #MissingChild