Hurricane police investigate shooting; person in critical condition

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Hurricane police detained a male Tuesday night after they found a second male critically wounded from a gunshot.

About 7:50 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of the St. George Horizon Trailer Park. While officers were on their way, they were advised that several shots had been fired, according to a news release from the department.

Officers arrived to find a male wounded from a gunshot. Medical personnel responded and he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Officers also made contact with a male who was allegedly involved and detained him for questioning, according to the release.

Police are still investigating the incident and have not released the ages of those allegedly involved.

mmcfall@sltrib.com