Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 8, 2026 at 08:22 AM

Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US

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On Wednesday, January 8, 2026, a shooting in the parking lot of a Mormon church in Salt Lake City, Utah, left two people dead and six injured, three critically. The incident occurred during a funeral service at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, with the FBI offering assistance. While the police do not believe the shooting was random, they also stated that it does not appear to be a targeted attack against the church or religion. Authorities are investigating the altercation that led to the shooting, and the church is cooperating with law enforcement.

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