According to a press release from the Ogden Police Department, an officer encountered a 37-year-old man walking in the roadway in the 2200 block of Wall Avenue around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday.

“During the encounter, the suspect armed himself and threatened the officer with a pair of knives that had been concealed in his pockets,” the release said. “The suspect advanced towards the officer despite orders not to do so. The officer fired his handgun, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds and is currently listed in stable condition. The identity of the suspect is not being released at this time.”

The release adds that the incident is automatically reviewed by outside entities.

“In accordance with department policy, the Weber County Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent investigation into the incident,” the release said. “The involved officer, a two-year veteran of the department, was thankfully uninjured. He has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol following any officer-involved critical incident. This step is taken to preserve the integrity of the investigation and support the well-being of the officer involved.”

Additionally, the release said the officer’s body-worn camera was active during the confrontation and that the footage will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

“Police officers operate in rapidly evolving and often dangerous situations on a daily basis, consistently placing themselves in harm’s way,” the release said. “We are proud of the professionalism and composure they demonstrate in the face of such complex and challenging circumstances. The investigation is in its early stages; therefore, no additional information can be released at this time.”

A press briefing was called for noon on Tuesday, but Capt. Matthew Ward of the Ogden Police Department noted that this was exclusively to read the press release for outlets needing soundbites and that no additional information would be provided.

Ward did clarify that a single officer was involved in the shooting.

The original press release states that a press conference with additional information will be called in the coming days.