Salt Lake City Church Shooting 2026: 2 Dead and 6 Injured During Funeral Service
Two people were killed in a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City on Jan 7, 2026. The incident occurred during a funeral, sparking a major manhunt.
A celebration of life turned into a scene of chaos on January 7, 2026. Two people were killed and several others wounded after gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a Mormon church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salt Lake City Church Shooting 2026: Details of the Tragedy
The shooting took place at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where dozens were gathered for a funeral. According to The Associated Press, a fracas broke out in the parking lot before shots were fired. Among the six injured victims, three remain in critical condition.
Manhunt and Motive Investigation
Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd stated that while the shooting doesn't appear to be a targeted attack on the religion, it's also not believed to be random. "This should've never happened outside a place of worship," said Mayor Erin Mendenhall. The church is currently cooperating with law enforcement as the search for the suspect continues.
Context of Rising Violence in the US
This incident follows a period of heightened alert for religious institutions. Just last month, four people were killed in a Michigan church by a former Marine motivated by anti-religious beliefs. Furthermore, statistics show that 82% of mass killings in the US in 2025 involved firearms, highlighting the persistent challenge of gun violence.
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