America: Firing outside church during funeral, 2 killed

Updated: 08-01-2026, 05.57 AM

What is the news?

An incident of firing has come to light in Salt Lake City, Utah state in America, in which 2 people have died and 6 people have been injured. The incident occurred outside the building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while a funeral service was going on for a man. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said all the victims are adults and three are in critical condition.

Police denied any conspiracy

USA Today According to , the police considered the incident a targeted attack against any religion and ruled out any conspiracy. They believe this incident was accidental.” Regarding the incident, police spokesperson Glenn Mills says that during the funeral, there was some kind of altercation between some people in the parking lot of the church and during that time shots were fired. At present, the police is investigating whether any gang was involved in this.

No suspects in custody yet

new York Times According to, the police have not yet detained any suspect in connection with the incident and they are investigating closely to arrest the suspect. Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the active scene and have closed off the area around the Mormon Church. Let us tell you that before this, two employees of Israeli Embassy were killed in firing outside the Jewish religious place in America.