On July 8, 2025, an active shooter incident occurred near 3000 East Seegmiller Drive in St. George, Utah, prompting local authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents in the area. The suspect, a 41-year-old man, barricaded himself inside a home and fired more than 150 rounds at responding police officers. Officers returned fire during the standoff. The situation escalated when the suspect's residence caught fire, leading to his surrender. The man was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital; he has since been booked into the Washington County Jail. Court documents indicate that the suspect admitted to using alcohol and cocaine during the incident. The St. George Police Department, along with the fire department, managed the response to the event, which unfolded over several hours on Tuesday afternoon and evening.