At least two people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting near a Latter-Day Saints (LSD) Church on Wednesday night, January 7. The shooting took place near the Church of Jesus Christ on Redwood Road. Emergency responders are on the scene.
The police have called this a mass casualty incident. It reported that there may be more deaths and injuries in the incident. Authorities have not released details about what occurred.
According to reports, the shooting took place at around 8 pm on Wednesday (US local time). The church is located near the area of 650 North Redwood Road, close to Salt Lake City International Airport. Redwood Road is closed in the area and expected to remain closed until about 1 am, transportation officials said.
Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) show several vehicles of law enforcement agencies at the spot. Officers are investigating at the scene and searching for the suspect shooter.
Salt Lake City Police said that they received a call at around 7.30 pm about the shooting at the LBS chapel Church, right around 600 North. The incident occurred at a time when a funeral was taking place at the church and shots were fired at the parking lot.
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The police officials said at least 8 were shot, out of which two people are dead and three others are in critical condition and the other three were shifted to a nearby hospital and their condition is unknown, as they were taken to a local hospital by private vehicle. The suspect has fled the scene after the incident.
Some eyewitnesses saw the suspect going north on Redwood Road. Searches are on to capture the suspect. The police said more information on the suspect at this time. The police urged citizens to give any information or video regarding the incident.