LOGAN — Police have identified the man who was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers in the Island neighborhood Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred as police were attempting to arrest the individual on suspicion of trying to meet up for sex with an undercover officer, posing as a teenage girl.
Logan Police Chief Jeff Simmons identified the man as Adam Scott Phillips, a 33-year-old from Layton. He was shot at Denzil Stewart Nature Park around 4:30 p.m.
Phillips was the suspect in an Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation, being conducted by the police department. The undercover officer, posing as an underage girl, had been communicating with Phillips and arranged to meet at the park near 698 E. 100 South.
When Phillips arrived at location, police surrounded his vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. While attempting to make the arrest, the suspect got out of the car and produced a firearm which he fired at officers at close range.
An officer returned fire, striking Phillips.
Police immediately began CPR on Phillips and radioed for paramedics. Despite their efforts, the Layton man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Simmons said two officers sustained non-life threatening injuries. They were treated at Logan Regional Hospital and later released.
The officer who fired at the suspect has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal review of the incident.
Law enforcement from multiple agencies including the Utah Highway Patrol, Cache County Sheriff’s Office and Utah State Police responded to the scene. They blocked off a portion of 100 South 560 East, while evidence was being gathered.
Simmons said, pursuant with Utah Code 76-2-408 and the Northern Utah Critical Incident Protocol, an investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Per the protocol, the Northern Utah Critical Incident Protocol Team will conduct the investigation. Once completed, the Cache County Attorney will publish an analysis of the incident.