Off-Duty Hero Stops Store Shooting | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Off-duty Utah Highway Patrol sergeant Jeremy Matthews turned a routine liquor store stop into a life-or-death gunfight when a road-rage shooter burst in firing. Reacting instantly with his concealed weapon, Matthews engaged the suspect, pursued him outside, and held him at gunpoint until backup arrived. Despite being off duty, his training kicked in—saving lives inside the store. Now a lieutenant with the Department of Corrections, Matthews was honored by the state’s alcohol regulators and reunited with the store staff who helped during the chaos. His story is a powerful reminder: danger can…