In a tragic turn of events in Salt Lake City, two individuals have lost their lives, and six others have been injured following a shooting that occurred outside a funeral service on Wednesday evening.
The Salt Lake City Police Department is actively pursuing leads, although no suspects have been apprehended yet. Glen Mills, the department’s public information officer, confirmed the ongoing manhunt.
Authorities were alerted to the shooting incident shortly after 7:30 p.m. local time. The violence erupted outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located on Redwood Road, where a funeral service was taking place.
According to police reports, the shooting stemmed from a dispute that escalated in the chapel’s parking lot, resulting in gunfire.
Among the injured, three individuals are reported to be in critical condition, while the conditions of the other three remain unspecified. Investigators are currently working to determine whether the incident involved a single shooter or multiple assailants.
Police are still determining if there was one suspect or multiple suspects.
In a statement, Sam Penrod, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the church was aware of a “serious incident” outside the church meetinghouse while a memorial service was taking place.
“We extend prayers for all who have been impacted by this tragedy and express deep concern that any sacred space intended for worship should be subjected to violence of any kind,” the statement said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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