Shooting at Funeral in Salt Lake City Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured
Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, witnessed a tragic incident on Wednesday when unidentified individuals opened fire in a church parking lot during a funeral, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to several others, including three in critical condition, according to local law enforcement.
A police spokesperson reported that the altercation began in the parking lot before escalating into gunfire, emphasizing that the situation remains fluid. Authorities have initiated a manhunt for the suspects and are interviewing witnesses who attended the funeral.
The police confirmed that the incident was not motivated by religious factors, noting that the church near the scene is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered assistance in the ongoing investigation, which aims to determine the motives behind the incident and the final count of victims.
