2 killed, 6 injured in Salt Lake City LDS church funeral shooting

Two individuals are useless and 6 others are injured after a taking pictures in Salt Lake Metropolis Wednesday evening exterior the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as individuals gathered for a funeral.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mentioned in a press release it was conscious of a “severe incident” that occurred Wednesday exterior a church constructing at 660 North Redwood Highway in Salt Lake Metropolis whereas a memorial service was being held within the chapel.

Of the six injured, three have been in important situation, in response to Salt Lake police. Authorities mentioned some victims have been transported by personal automobile to an area hospital earlier than officers arrived on the scene.

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“The Church is cooperating with regulation enforcement and is grateful for the efforts of first responders,” the church mentioned. “Till extra info is offered, all questions concerning this incident are directed to the Salt Lake Metropolis Police Division. We pray for all these affected by this tragedy and specific our deep concern that any sacred house meant for worship needs to be topic to violence of any form.”

Police reply to a taking pictures exterior a Salt Lake Metropolis church throughout a funeral Wednesday night. (KSTU)

FBI Salt Lake Metropolis mentioned in a press release it’s conscious of the incident and is offering help to native regulation enforcement companions.

The Denver Workplace Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives mentioned particular brokers are responding to a reported taking pictures within the 600 block of N. Redwood Rd. to help native police of their investigation.

Police mentioned they don’t have an in depth description of a suspect’s automobile, however officers are looking out the realm from Redwood Highway to Jordan.

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Police examine a taking pictures exterior The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake Metropolis. (KSTU)

Police are asking the general public to steer clear of the realm.

Fox Information Digital has reached out to the Salt Lake Metropolis Police Division for added info.