Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe SALT LAKE CITY, March 23 (UPI) -- Salt Lake City police said a teenager made up a story about a shooting to avoid getting in trouble with his parents for ripping his new pants. Police Sgt. Mikal Wersland said the 14-year-old boy reported being grazed by a bullet just prior to 6 p.m. Tuesday near 2700 South and 300 East, The Salt Lake Tribune reported Wednesday. Advertisement However, Wersland said numerous witnesses said they did not hear any gunfire in the area and the boy eventually admitted to concocting the story. "A 14-year-old kid tore his new pants. He fell down and tore the knee," Wersland said. "He didn't want to get in trouble. He was claiming he was grazed, but it's a scrape where he fell down." Wersland did not say whether any charges are being sought against the boy.
