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A 19-year-old man who was shot by police in West Jordan is now under arrest and being watched at a hospital.

Hugo Fernando Mora Ayala was arrested for investigation of aggravated assault, drug possession and other potential charges.

WEST JORDAN — The man shot and injured by police in West Jordan Wednesday has now been arrested and is being watched by officers at a local hospital.

Hugo Fernando Mora Ayala, 19, was arrested for investigation of aggravated assault targeting law enforcement, failing to stop for police and drug possession with intent to distribute.

About 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, members of the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force were conducting an investigation in West Jordan when there was a confrontation with a man in a car whom they were trying to take into

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