SALT LAKE CITY The two deputies who were shot in the face at the Salt Lake County Sheriff s Office on Saturday are recovering from their injuries.
Salt Lake County sheriff s deputy Joshua Buerke was shot in the cheek and was treated and released from the hospital on Saturday following the exchange of gunfire outside the complex that includes both the sheriff s office headquarters and the county jail, near the corner of 3300 South and 900 West.
The gunman was identified as Joshua Michael Johnson, 31. Based on the number of items he had with him, Rivera said Saturday investigators believe he was homeless.
Salt Lake County sheriff’s deputy Joshua Buerke was shot in the cheek and was treated and released from the hospital. Deputy Leland Grossett was shot in the eye, which couldn’t be saved. He underwent surgery and remains hospitalized and is in stable condition.
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