Salt Lake City shooting: 2 dead, several injured after shooting in church parking lot

LDS shooting: The shooter or shooters remain at large, police said, and an active manhunt was underway to find them.

Updated on: Jan 8, 2026, 11:44:08 IST

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At least two people have been killed and many injured after a shooting in salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday. As per local reports, a total of six people have been injured, of which three are critical in the shooting which took place at a church parking lot.

As per local reports, a total of six people have been injured, of which three are critical in the shooting which took place at a church parking lot. (Unsplash/Representational)

The shooter or shooters remain at large, police said, and an active manhunt was underway to find them.

The incident occurred at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 660 N. Redwood Road. Salt Lake police were called at 7:36 p.m. about a shooting at a funeral.

Speaking to reporters, Salt Lake police spokesman Glen Mills told KSL news that shots were fired due to an altercation in the parking lot.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Utah capital have also been briefed on the shooting.

“We are aware of the incident in Salt Lake City and offering assistance to our law enforcement partners,” the FBI wrote on X.

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As per police, the suspects fled north Redwood Road. Due to the manhunt for the shooters, Redwood Road is expected to be closed till 1 AM, said transportation officials.
While the police do not believe that the shooting was random, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd stated that it does not seem the attack was targeted against a religion.
“We don’t believe this was a targeted attack against a religion or anything like that,” Redd was quoted as saying by Associated Press.
The shooting took place as dozens of people were attending a funeral service at the church.
"This should never have happened outside a place of worship. This should never have happened outside a celebration of life,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall.
The church has said it is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation. “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,” spokesperson Sam Penrod said in a statement.

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