{"id":659792,"date":"2026-05-23T04:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/659792\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T04:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:27:10","slug":"man-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-at-an-indoor-playground-in-salt-lake-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/659792\/","title":{"rendered":"Man in critical condition after shooting at an indoor playground in Salt Lake City"},"content":{"rendered":"

SALT LAKE CITY \u2014 On Friday evening, a custodial dispute resulted in a shooting that sent someone to the hospital.<\/p>\n

The incident took place near 1082 S 300 W in Salt Lake City. <\/p>\n

Lt. Cody Lougy with the Salt Lake City Police Department said that the incident happened inside the Kids Empire in Salt Lake City at approximately 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lt. Lougy said that the dispute was over two young kids, the woman involved allegedly shot the man involved.<\/p>\n

An unnamed person moved in to disarm the woman. Shortly after officers arrived, the man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n

Lt. Lougy said the woman, who police believe to be the ex-wife of the man shot, has been taken into custody, and police suspect the gun belonged to her.<\/p>\n

There were multiple families inside the building, and multiple witnesses have been taken in for questioning.<\/p>\n

The Kids Empire will remain closed until further notice.<\/p>\n

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