At least two people have been killed and six others injured during a shooting Wednesday evening at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to authorities.
Of those injured, three are in critical condition, the Salt Lake City Police Department said. Police spokesperson Glen Mills told The Salt Lake Tribune the conditions of the other three people are unknown because they were transported to the hospital in private cars.
Authorities say a fight broke out in the parking lot of the church during a funeral, which erupted into gunfire, per ABC 7 Chicago. Police were called to the church at around 7:30 p.m. local time.
Police are currently searching for suspects in the shooting.
“The suspects are still outstanding, but our officers have obtained solid leads and are working to locate those involved,” Salt Lake City police wrote on X Wednesday night.
The FBI field office for Salt Lake City said on social media it was aware of the incident and “offering assistance to our law enforcement partners.”
One person who was attending the funeral told KSL 5 TV he “heard gunshots outside of the chapel.”
“Just a sad situation to see this even happen at a funeral,” he said.
The Utah Department of Transportation confirmed there was a police incident and announced road closures in the area.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it was “aware of a serious incident” that occurred at the Salt Lake City meetinghouse “as a memorial service was being held in the chapel.”
“The Church is cooperating with law enforcement and is grateful for the efforts of first responders,” a social media statement read. “We extend prayers for all who have been impacted by this tragedy and express deep concern that any sacred space intended for worship should be subjected to violence of any kind.”
