Breaking: Fatal Shooting at Salt Lake City Church Parking Lot Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured
LDS shooting: The shooter or shooters remain at large, police said, and an active manhunt was underway to find them.
A deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Salt Lake City church has left two people dead and six others injured, with three in critical condition. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse on N. Redwood Road. According to local reports, the shooting was sparked by an altercation in the parking lot, which took place during a funeral service attended by dozens of people. The shooter or shooters remain at large, prompting an active manhunt. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd has stated that the attack does not appear to be targeted against a specific religion, but rather an isolated incident. Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed her condolences to the victims and their families, stating, 'This should never have happened outside a place of worship.' The church has cooperated with law enforcement in the investigation and has expressed its concern over the violence that occurred at a sacred space. The FBI has also been briefed on the incident and is offering assistance to local law enforcement. Redwood Road is expected to remain closed until 1 AM due to the ongoing manhunt.
