WEST VALLEY CITY — A wanted fugitive was shot by federal agents who were serving a warrant for the suspect’s arrest Thursday night, authorities said.

U.S. Marshals supervisory deputy Mark Thomson said the shooting happened near 3800 South and 5600 West as agents from a violent fugitive apprehension strike team were serving an arrest warrant for a “violent fugitive” at a home about 9:30 p.m.

The male suspect fled the home armed with a handgun, according to West Valley City police, and a task force officer shot at him.

The suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Thomson said that officers are OK, and there is no danger to the public.

No other details on what led up to the shooting were available.

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