Mayor Hunsaker Praises Response of Santaquin Public Safety Crews

Pictured: Santaquin City Mayor Kirk Hunsaker as he expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of local public safety officials.

Santaquin Mayor Kirk Hunsaker expressed his appreciation during last week’s city council meeting to local public safety officials, for their quick response after the shooting of Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Sherwood.

“I know how important public safety is,” he said. “Our city needs you.  I can’t stress how important you are to us.”

The shooting occurred on Santaquin Main Street, January 30, when armed suspects led Utah law enforcement officials on a dangerous chase through Utah Valley, after fatally shooting Sgt. Cory Wride in Eagle Mountain.

“They were able to get [Deputy Sherwood] loaded up and to the hospital in record time, I understand,” said Mayor Hunsaker, citing the combined efforts of Santaquin City Police, EMT, and Fire departments.

“I want to thank those people for the things they did to help protect our city," Mayor Hunsaker said, "and to save the life of an officer."

The January 30 car chase ended in Juab County with the apprehension of two suspects, a male and one female passenger.  The male suspect later died due to injuries he sustained.

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