On the evening of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a shooting occurred during a funeral at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Incident Details
- Casualties: Police have confirmed two people are dead and at least six others are injured. Of the six injured, three are in critical condition, while the conditions of the remaining three are unknown.
- Location: The shooting took place at 660 N. Redwood Road (near 650 N. Redwood Road) in the parking lot of the church.
- Circumstances: Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) spokesperson Glen Mills stated that an altercation broke out in the parking lot during a funeral service, which then escalated into gunfire.
- Private Transport: Some victims were reportedly transported to hospitals via private vehicles before emergency responders arrived.
Active Search and Investigation
- Suspects: No suspects are currently in custody. An active manhunt is underway for at least one suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle heading north on Redwood Road.
- Investigation: Authorities are investigating a potential gang connection and have recovered footage of a suspect vehicle.
- Road Closures: Redwood Road has been closed from 500 North to 700 North in both directions as dozens of emergency units from multiple agencies remain on the scene.
For continued updates on the investigation, follow the Salt Lake City Police Department’s official announcements.
