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Utah shooting: Funeral turns deadly as gunfire kills two outside church

January 8, 2026

A shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City during a funeral resulted in two fatalities and several injuries. The incident occurred in the church's parking lot, prompting a significant police response and a manhunt for the shooter.

Utah shooting: Funeral turns deadly as gunfire kills two outside church

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Two people were killed and at least six others injured in the shooting.
The incident happened outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a funeral service.
Police have initiated a manhunt for the shooter.
Among the injured, three individuals are reported to be in critical condition.
The shooting took place around 7:30 PM local time.

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Utah shooting: Funeral turns deadly as gunfire kills two outside church

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