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SMBB Break Man

A separate unidentified figure surfaced in police-radio discussion well north of Provo: a man who reportedly stated there was an APB out on him for the shooting at UVU. He is referenced in connection with "SMBB Break" — the Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building (SMBB) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. This man has not been publicly identified, and no public evidence ties him to the shooting.

What is reported​

  • His claim. Per circulated police-radio audio, the man said an APB was out on him "for the shooting at UVU."
  • Where. The reports place the encounter at the Urban Pioneer Cafe in the Salt Lake City area, referenced alongside "SMBB Break." The Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building is at 35 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City — roughly a 43-minute drive north of Provo.
  • The "don't interview" report. The most significant procedural claim is that officers were reportedly told not to interview the man. Audio circulated by citizen researchers includes the line, attributed to the radio traffic: "As per SBI and FBI, we've been given clear direction NOT to interview."
  • Possibly distinct from Pellet Gun Man. Sources note this man "may be different than Pellet Gun Man."

Why it draws questions​

Two things make this report stand out: a man volunteering that he is wanted for the UVU shooting, and a reported directive that local police stand by but not interview — which, if accurate, would mean tying up a patrol for hours without generating a witness statement. The open question is whether the encounter was a diversion, a confused bystander, or a misread of routine radio traffic. None of that is resolved publicly.

Open questions​

  1. Who was the man, and was he ever formally interviewed by any agency?
  2. Was there in fact an instruction not to interview, and who issued it?
  3. How long were local officers held at the location, and what else was happening during that window?

Status​

Status: Unidentified. No named living person is the subject of this page, and no individual is accused of any crime.

Sources​

  • Citizen-research compilation of police-radio audio and location details, retained in the project's private investigation file. Only non-accusatory description is summarized publicly here.