SANDY —
According to Sandy police, officers were called to the area of 11650 S. Eagle Bend Road on a report of "an adult male who was reported to be suffering a mental health episode and possibly suicidal." Police have not said whether Murphy was armed. Sgt. Greg Moffitt said it was a "rapidly evolving" situation.
On social media, several friends and family members have expressed their anger over the shooting, saying police were called to help Murphy.Others expressed their condolences, as well as disbelief over what happened.
I'll wait to see the video before I activate the angry twitter mob
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