Two people were killed and eight others injured after gunfire erupted during a funeral gathering outside a church near Salt Lake City on Wednesday night, according to local authorities, in an incident that has prompted a wide-ranging investigation and a manhunt for those responsible. Police said officers were dispatched to reports of shots fired at around 7.36 pm local time at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located near 650 North Redwood Road, close to Salt Lake City International Airport. Glen Mills, a spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department, said investigators were still working to establish the full circumstances of the attack. “We know there are at least eight victims," Mills said. Redwood Road was closed in both directions between 500 North and 700 North as officers secured the scene and conducted investigative work.

Source: Mint January 08, 2026 07:56 UTC