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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- 1. Jan. 7 evening: Shooting occurred in church parking lot after a funeral; immediate emergency response.
- 2. Late Jan. 7: Police confirmed two deaths and six wounded; three listed in critical condition.
- 3. Late Jan. 7: Authorities said no suspect in custody and no ongoing public threat.
- 4. Jan. 8: Local outlets published security footage and police said investigators would use surveillance to identify suspects.
- 5. Jan. 8: Police reported the incident appeared to stem from a dispute among attendees and sought witness cooperation.
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