SALT LAKE CITY – Jason Valdez was no stranger to Utah police. His latest brush with the law, however, may have been the most public.
An armed Valdez (36), held a woman hostage at a motel in a 16-hour overnight standoff with SWAT teams, all the while finding time to keep his family and friends updated on Facebook, authorities said.
He even got some help from outside over the social network. A friend posted that a SWAT officer was hiding in the bushes.
“Thank you homie,” Valdez replied. “Good looking out.”
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When officers swarmed the room, Valdez shot himself in the chest with a handgun, Ogden police said.
He was in critical condition on Tuesday. – (AP)