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RandySF

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 12:23 AM Jan 2026

2 killed, 8 wounded in shooting outside LDS church in Salt Lake City [View all]

Two people were killed and eight others wounded in a shooting outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Salt Lake City, Utah, authorities said.

Police said there was an altercation outside a funeral that escalated to the shooting. The gunman has not been located, but investigators said they are following leads and working to take the suspect into custody.

Of the wounded victims, three were reported to be in critical condition, police said.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.


https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/2-killed-8-wounded-in-shooting-outside-lds-church-in-salt-lake-city



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That's so America - a shooting at a funeral Blues Heron Jan 2026 #1
Good grief 😡 Deuxcents Jan 2026 #2
America won't give up its guns until we are all dead. Coventina Jan 2026 #3
Link to Live reporting Coldwater Jan 2026 #4
geez Mormons gone wild lately Kali Jan 2026 #5
zzzzzzzzzzzzz Skittles Jan 2026 #6
Wild fucking west. Klarkashton Jan 2026 #7
Your link is broken Celerity Jan 2026 #8
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