Officer Joseph Dan Adams, 26, was killed after a traffic stop on the night of August 3, 2001. While working a special DUI enforcement shift for the Lehi Police Department, he stopped a suspected impaired driver at about 11:00 p.m. at 2100 North 1200 West. Adams had secured one wrist of the suspect while attempting to place him in handcuffs when the suspect produced a small-caliber handgun and shot Adams.

Despite being mortally wounded, Adams drew his service weapon and returned fire, striking the shooter twice. The shooter then fled in his vehicle; a passenger exited the car and tried to help Adams while calling 911. Adams was airlifted to a local hospital and died shortly after midnight on August 4, 2001. He was a four-year Lehi officer and a Utah National Guard veteran, survived by his wife and a 7-month-old son, and was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.

Does anyone have information about Adams’ final shift, witnesses at 2100 North 1200 West that night, or the passenger who offered aid?