Crime & Safety
Basketball game ends in stabbing in West Jordan
West Jordan, Utah – A 30-year-old man faces felony assault charges after allegedly stabbing another man over a basketball game dispute in West Jordan Friday.
Kirby Zou, was reportedly playing basketball at Vasa gym when he and another got into an argument about the game.
According to West Jordan Police, Zou and the victim got into multiple altercations during the game, and witnesses had to separate the two multiple times.
Witnesses say that Zou would return, after each time they separated.
According to the statement of probable cause, Zou reportedly threw a basketball at the victim’s head multiple times and attempted to punch the victim.
At one point, Zou allegedly returned with a folding pocket knife he had retrieved from his bag and stabbed the victim.
According to West Jordan Police, the victim sustained a laceration to his left arm, and witnesses say Zou also “attempted to stab the victim in the face” during the altercation.
While witnesses attempted to separate Zou and the victim again, Zou allegedly cut another victim on his right pointer finger, according to the statement of probable cause.
When police asked Zou about the incident, he reportedly stated that he stabbed the victim “in self-defense.”
Zou was booked into Salt Lake County Jail and now faces the following charges:
• Two Counts, Aggravated Assault (Third Degree Felony)
• Three Counts, Assault (Class B Misdemeanor)
-
Local News4 days ago
The Draper rock snake outgrows its house and makes its way to Utah Arts Alliance
-
Local News2 weeks ago
After 119 years, a Salt Lake company is moving to Murray, and the structure will be demolished
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Significant weather changes will bring Utah rain, snow, and cooler temperatures
-
Local News1 week ago
A large number of people start running in the Salt Lake City Marathon
-
Local News1 week ago
Using a deck of cards, a Utah man hopes to overcome his fear of flying
-
Local News2 weeks ago
As we come to the end of another fantastic snowy year in Utah, here is the most recent flood forecast for the spring melt
-
Local News7 days ago
Procedure for securely bringing prisoners from Utah to court
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Starting this Saturday, National Park Week will begin with free park access
Leave a Reply