A Salt Lake City woman says she felt she had to call 911 after hearing what sounded like a violent fight in the apartment above hers late at night. In a TikTok video, she recounted that at about 11:15 p.m., she heard loud yelling, shuffling, and a man’s voice shouting, “Don’t f**king touch me.”
The commotion lasted long enough that six minutes “felt like 15 or 30,” the woman said, adding that she ended up calling the police at 11:21 p.m. Officers arrived a short time later and she gave them a brief description of those involved and then stepped back to let the police handle the situation. In the comments, she added that the officers “took it from there,” and while she received no follow-up, she believes the boyfriend likely left the apartment.
The TikToker emphasized that she acted out of concern, not curiosity. “Until you’re in it, I don’t want to hear what you would or wouldn’t do. I just did what I thought was the best in that moment,” she said. She also explained that she had heard arguments from the same unit before and had already notified her landlord, but this time was different. “This was probably the worst one,” she said, describing the sounds as a potential physical altercation. “You deserve to feel safe. Screaming and yelling like this in a relationship is not normal.”
What People Are Saying About the DV Incident in Salt Lake City
Many viewers thanked the woman for her quick thinking and bravery, saying her actions may have made a real difference. “Absolutely the right thing to do. Hopefully you were the catalyst to them seeking help or moving on,” one person wrote. Another encouraged her, saying, “You did great. Trust your gut,” while someone else added warmly, “So happy for your bravery!!” Several others echoed that appreciation, commenting, “Thank you for seeing/hearing something and saying something,” and “You are amazing.”
Some people shared personal experiences, explaining how deeply her actions resonated with them. “As someone who grew up in a home with a lot of DV incidents – I always wished a neighbor would call. Thank you for calling,” one viewer said. A second netizen admitted, “I’ve called on multiple neighbors in the past. I’d rather be an annoyance/inconvenience than know I didn’t do anything when I could have.”
There were also more cautious and critical voices in the discussion. “Mind your business,” one person wrote bluntly. Another argued, “You need to learn how to mind your own business. You were never at risk. You’re projecting onto your neighbors.” A few worried about possible fallout, warning, “Be careful, they will turn violent against you. I had that happen to me and had to leave the lease,” while a different commenter reflected, “Unfortunately sometimes calling the police can also exacerbate DV. But it’s impossible to know which situations that is.”
