Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Deadly Shooting at Salt Lake City Church Funeral
There was a very sad and scary event at a church in Salt Lake City.
During a funeral, someone started shooting, and two people died while eight others got hurt.
Some of the hurt people are really sick and in the hospital.
The police are trying to find out who did this and why.
They think it might have something to do with gangs, but they're not sure yet.
The police are looking for the person who did this, and the road near the church is closed.
The FBI is also helping with the investigation.
A shooting occurred during a funeral gathering outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Two people were killed, and eight others were injured, with three in critical condition.
The incident followed an altercation in the chapel’s parking lot, and at least one suspect fled the scene.
Police are investigating whether the shooting may be gang-related, though no motive has been officially confirmed.
The road near the church was closed, and the FBI is offering assistance to local law enforcement.
- Who
- Unknown suspects and victims, including those attending a funeral
- What
- Deadly shooting incident during a funeral gathering
- When
- Wednesday evening (around 7:36 pm local time)
- Where
- Parking lot of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 650 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Why
- Unconfirmed, possibly gang-related
Gang-Related Theory
Unconfirmed Motive
Shooting Motive
Gang-Related Theory
Police are investigating whether the shooting may be gang-related.
Unconfirmed Motive
No official motive has been confirmed yet.
- Location
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 650 North Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Casualties
- 2 killed, 8 injured (3 critical, 3 unknown, 2 less serious)
- Time
- Around 7:36 pm local time on Wednesday
- Suspects
- At least one suspect fled the scene, not in custody
- Police Response
- Swift response, area secured, investigation ongoing
- Road Closure
- Redwood Road closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N
- FBI Involvement
- FBI's Salt Lake City office aware and offering assistance
Sources
Salt Lake City Shooting: Heavy Police Presence Near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel on Redwood Road Amid Gunfire Reports
Two dead, six injured in shooting at chapel funeral in US’ Salt Lake City
2 Killed In Shooting During Funeral Event Outside Church In Salt Lake City, Suspect At Large
Salt Lake City Shooting: 2 Killed, Several Injured Outside Mormon Church
2 Dead, Several Injured In Salt Lake City Church Shooting In US
US Salt Lake City church funeral turns deadly as eight people are shot, two killed
Salt Lake City shooting at church venue leaves two dead – local media report
Two killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, suspect at large
Two die in shooting in Salt Lake City church parking lot, several injured
