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Gunman At Large After Deadly Church Shooting in Utah

1/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night left two dead and at least eight injured during a funeral service.
The violence began with an altercation in the church parking lot.
The shooter remains at large as police search for suspects, with Redwood Road near the church closed and authorities seeking public information or video.

History

Historical Context

On November 5, 2017, Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people and injured 22 at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, marking the deadliest mass shooting at a U.S. place of worship. Kelley's history of domestic violence and prior court-martial from the U.S. Air Force raised concerns about gun control, prompting Congress to address background check reporting gaps following the tragedy.

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Story summary

A shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night left two dead and at least eight injured during a funeral service.
The violence began with an altercation in the church parking lot.
The shooter remains at large as police search for suspects, with Redwood Road near the church closed and authorities seeking public information or video.

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