Manhunt Causes Officials To Close I-15 Near Beaver

Manhunt Causes Officials To Close I-15 Near Beaver

(Beaver County, UT) — A suspect is in custody after leading police on a manhunt and causing them to shut down Interstate-15 near Beaver. Police say the incident started before 8 p.m. last night after officers attempted to stop a vehicle. The suspect allegedly fled and led police on a pursuit before exiting their vehicle and running on foot near milepost 120. Officers have not specified, but the suspect allegedly fired shots at them during the incident. Officers closed northbound I-15 at Beaver and southbound I-15 at the I-70 junction as they chased the suspect, but both directions reopened after they were arrested around midnight. No other details were released as the investigation is ongoing.