Two Dead, Six Injured After Salt Lake Funeral
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SALT LAKE CITY — Police said a shooting in the parking lot of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a funeral on Wednesday night killed two people and wounded six others. The attack occurred after 7:30 p.m., three victims were reported in critical condition. No suspect was in custody and authorities conducted an active manhunt while saying there was no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators said the shooting grew from a dispute among people who knew each other and they are reviewing surveillance and home video to identify suspects. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from english.news.cn, KTVB 7, Market Screener, The Orange County Register, 2 News Nevada and KSTU.
Timeline of Events
- Jan. 7 evening: Shooting occurred in church parking lot after a funeral; immediate emergency response.
- Late Jan. 7: Police confirmed two deaths and six wounded; three listed in critical condition.
- Late Jan. 7: Authorities said no suspect in custody and no ongoing public threat.
- Jan. 8: Local outlets published security footage and police said investigators would use surveillance to identify suspects.
- Jan. 8: Police reported the incident appeared to stem from a dispute among attendees and sought witness cooperation.
- Articles Published:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
Law enforcement and investigators gained surveillance footage and witness leads that aided the investigation and helped reassure the public about the lack of an ongoing threat.
Two people were killed and six injured; victims, their families, and the local worship community experienced deaths, critical injuries, and emotional trauma.
After reading and researching latest news.... Police reports indicate two dead and six wounded after a Salt Lake City funeral shooting. Investigators say the incident arose from a dispute among acquaintances; they are reviewing surveillance to identify suspects and report no evidence the shooting targeted the religious community as reported
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Two Dead, Six Injured After Salt Lake Funeral
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