UPDATE: Investigation underway of 25-year-old male shot and killed during stabbing incident

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WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — Initial reports indicate that a 25-year-old male was shot and killed by his father yesterday in Wasatch County.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident where a 25-year-old allegedly used a knife to stab his father, 53, multiple times. Several 911 callers stated that the father defended himself using a firearm.

According to a statement from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Swiss Mountain Estates, a cabin neighborhood located west of Midway, at approximately 6:30 p.m. after two 911 callers reported that one adult male had been stabbed with a knife and another had been shot.

The 25-year-old son was pronounced dead on the scene, and the father was airlifted to Utah Valley Hospital in critical condition. The father underwent surgery and is listed in stable condition.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office has stated that there are no ongoing threats or safety concerns to the public.

This case is currently under investigation, and the names of the individuals involved have not been released at this time.