Suspect in missing mother case captured in Salt Lake City

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SALT LAKE CITY " A man wanted for questioning in the disappearance of Bertha Anguiano was apprehended at a Salt Lake City apartment complex following a shootout with police.

Juan Carlos Tellez, 36, was with another man and when police confronted him in the parking lot. Officers say he drew a gun and pointed it at them.

Police did not confirm they returned fire but say the suspect was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The other suspect was taken into the custody and will likely be booked at the Salt Lake County Jail.