Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting Outside LDS Church During Funeral
660 N Redwood Rd
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- A shooting at a funeral service in Salt Lake City resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The incident, which occurred in a church parking lot, is believed to have been targeted and possibly linked to a prior altercation.
- Police have arrested Ryan Daniel Toutai, who was identified as a suspect through witness descriptions and video evidence. Toutai, who has alleged gang affiliations, is charged with obstruction of justice.
- The search for additional suspects continues. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Salt Lake City Police Department.
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Toutai is currently charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.
During a follow-up interview with Toutai, detectives presented him with the evidence, but he continued to deny any involvement. Toutai reportedly had gang involvement and was “dressed in gang colors” during the event, according to court docs.
A video obtained from Toutai's phone shows him with the same gun found at the scene around one month before the shooting. Additional videos show him driving a car with another male shortly before the funeral. The male in the passenger seat was identified as one of the other males involved, according to court docs.
Toutai matched the description from several witnesses of one of the shooters. Police said they found a handgun and a blue LA Dodgers hat and found video of Toutai wearing the same hat.
Toutai was interviewed by police after the shooting, according to court documents. He said that he took an Uber to the funeral and was inside. He stepped outside when he heard gunshots and saw a victim on the ground. He reportedly told police he didn't see anyone with a gun.
Ryan Daniel Toutai was arrested in connection with the Jan. 7 shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the [Salt Lake City Police Department](tel:801-799-3000).
Police said they do not believe the attack was random or driven by religion.
Police are speaking with the dozens in attendance at the funeral and are following up on all leads.
Police said in an evening press conference that all of the victims are of adult age. The shooters are not in custody.
Police say the suspects are still outstanding, but officers have "obtained solid leads" and are working to track them down. Redwood Road is closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N amid the investigation.
The shooting appears to have been targeted, and may have occurred following a fight, per a report from KUTV.
A manhunt is ongoing for a suspect or multiple suspects.
Three of the surviving victims are in critical condition, per local reports.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a parking lot behind the church, per local news reports.
The shooting occurred during a funeral service, per a report from KUTV. The report also states that there are eight victims total.
It remains unclear if the shooting occurred inside the church, or outdoors near the church.
Police said there are "three patients outside of the five we treated," indicating there could be several more victims.
One patient is being airlifted to a medical facility, adding to the total treated.
Nearby roads are expected to be closed until 1 a.m., per local reports.
An update from dispatch states two patients were taken to a hospital by a black SUV, not an ambulance.
The fifth victim is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The fifth victim reportedly suffered a graze wound, per firefighters.
Officers have shut down several roadways in the area.
According to information via Samdesk, local news KSLTV has shown footage of a large police response.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 660 N Redwood Rd.
Toutai is currently charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.
During a follow-up interview with Toutai, detectives presented him with the evidence, but he continued to deny any involvement. Toutai reportedly had gang involvement and was “dressed in gang colors” during the event, according to court docs.
A video obtained from Toutai's phone shows him with the same gun found at the scene around one month before the shooting. Additional videos show him driving a car with another male shortly before the funeral. The male in the passenger seat was identified as one of the other males involved, according to court docs.
Toutai matched the description from several witnesses of one of the shooters. Police said they found a handgun and a blue LA Dodgers hat and found video of Toutai wearing the same hat.
Toutai was interviewed by police after the shooting, according to court documents. He said that he took an Uber to the funeral and was inside. He stepped outside when he heard gunshots and saw a victim on the ground. He reportedly told police he didn't see anyone with a gun.
Ryan Daniel Toutai was arrested in connection with the Jan. 7 shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the [Salt Lake City Police Department](tel:801-799-3000).
Police said they do not believe the attack was random or driven by religion.
Police are speaking with the dozens in attendance at the funeral and are following up on all leads.
Police said in an evening press conference that all of the victims are of adult age. The shooters are not in custody.
Police say the suspects are still outstanding, but officers have "obtained solid leads" and are working to track them down. Redwood Road is closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N amid the investigation.
The shooting appears to have been targeted, and may have occurred following a fight, per a report from KUTV.
A manhunt is ongoing for a suspect or multiple suspects.
Three of the surviving victims are in critical condition, per local reports.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a parking lot behind the church, per local news reports.
The shooting occurred during a funeral service, per a report from KUTV. The report also states that there are eight victims total.
It remains unclear if the shooting occurred inside the church, or outdoors near the church.
Police said there are "three patients outside of the five we treated," indicating there could be several more victims.
One patient is being airlifted to a medical facility, adding to the total treated.
Nearby roads are expected to be closed until 1 a.m., per local reports.
An update from dispatch states two patients were taken to a hospital by a black SUV, not an ambulance.
The fifth victim is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The fifth victim reportedly suffered a graze wound, per firefighters.
Officers have shut down several roadways in the area.
According to information via Samdesk, local news KSLTV has shown footage of a large police response.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 660 N Redwood Rd.
Toutai is currently charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.
During a follow-up interview with Toutai, detectives presented him with the evidence, but he continued to deny any involvement. Toutai reportedly had gang involvement and was “dressed in gang colors” during the event, according to court docs.
A video obtained from Toutai's phone shows him with the same gun found at the scene around one month before the shooting. Additional videos show him driving a car with another male shortly before the funeral. The male in the passenger seat was identified as one of the other males involved, according to court docs.
Toutai matched the description from several witnesses of one of the shooters. Police said they found a handgun and a blue LA Dodgers hat and found video of Toutai wearing the same hat.
Toutai was interviewed by police after the shooting, according to court documents. He said that he took an Uber to the funeral and was inside. He stepped outside when he heard gunshots and saw a victim on the ground. He reportedly told police he didn't see anyone with a gun.
Ryan Daniel Toutai was arrested in connection with the Jan. 7 shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the [Salt Lake City Police Department](tel:801-799-3000).
Police said they do not believe the attack was random or driven by religion.
Police are speaking with the dozens in attendance at the funeral and are following up on all leads.
Police said in an evening press conference that all of the victims are of adult age. The shooters are not in custody.
Police say the suspects are still outstanding, but officers have "obtained solid leads" and are working to track them down. Redwood Road is closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N amid the investigation.
The shooting appears to have been targeted, and may have occurred following a fight, per a report from KUTV.
A manhunt is ongoing for a suspect or multiple suspects.
Three of the surviving victims are in critical condition, per local reports.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a parking lot behind the church, per local news reports.
The shooting occurred during a funeral service, per a report from KUTV. The report also states that there are eight victims total.
It remains unclear if the shooting occurred inside the church, or outdoors near the church.
Police said there are "three patients outside of the five we treated," indicating there could be several more victims.
One patient is being airlifted to a medical facility, adding to the total treated.
Nearby roads are expected to be closed until 1 a.m., per local reports.
An update from dispatch states two patients were taken to a hospital by a black SUV, not an ambulance.
The fifth victim is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The fifth victim reportedly suffered a graze wound, per firefighters.
Officers have shut down several roadways in the area.
According to information via Samdesk, local news KSLTV has shown footage of a large police response.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 660 N Redwood Rd.
Toutai is currently charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.
During a follow-up interview with Toutai, detectives presented him with the evidence, but he continued to deny any involvement. Toutai reportedly had gang involvement and was “dressed in gang colors” during the event, according to court docs.
A video obtained from Toutai's phone shows him with the same gun found at the scene around one month before the shooting. Additional videos show him driving a car with another male shortly before the funeral. The male in the passenger seat was identified as one of the other males involved, according to court docs.
Toutai matched the description from several witnesses of one of the shooters. Police said they found a handgun and a blue LA Dodgers hat and found video of Toutai wearing the same hat.
Toutai was interviewed by police after the shooting, according to court documents. He said that he took an Uber to the funeral and was inside. He stepped outside when he heard gunshots and saw a victim on the ground. He reportedly told police he didn't see anyone with a gun.
Ryan Daniel Toutai was arrested in connection with the Jan. 7 shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the [Salt Lake City Police Department](tel:801-799-3000).
Police said they do not believe the attack was random or driven by religion.
Police are speaking with the dozens in attendance at the funeral and are following up on all leads.
Police said in an evening press conference that all of the victims are of adult age. The shooters are not in custody.
Police say the suspects are still outstanding, but officers have "obtained solid leads" and are working to track them down. Redwood Road is closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N amid the investigation.
The shooting appears to have been targeted, and may have occurred following a fight, per a report from KUTV.
A manhunt is ongoing for a suspect or multiple suspects.
Three of the surviving victims are in critical condition, per local reports.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a parking lot behind the church, per local news reports.
The shooting occurred during a funeral service, per a report from KUTV. The report also states that there are eight victims total.
It remains unclear if the shooting occurred inside the church, or outdoors near the church.
Police said there are "three patients outside of the five we treated," indicating there could be several more victims.
One patient is being airlifted to a medical facility, adding to the total treated.
Nearby roads are expected to be closed until 1 a.m., per local reports.
An update from dispatch states two patients were taken to a hospital by a black SUV, not an ambulance.
The fifth victim is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The fifth victim reportedly suffered a graze wound, per firefighters.
Officers have shut down several roadways in the area.
According to information via Samdesk, local news KSLTV has shown footage of a large police response.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 660 N Redwood Rd.
Toutai is currently charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.
During a follow-up interview with Toutai, detectives presented him with the evidence, but he continued to deny any involvement. Toutai reportedly had gang involvement and was “dressed in gang colors” during the event, according to court docs.
A video obtained from Toutai's phone shows him with the same gun found at the scene around one month before the shooting. Additional videos show him driving a car with another male shortly before the funeral. The male in the passenger seat was identified as one of the other males involved, according to court docs.
Toutai matched the description from several witnesses of one of the shooters. Police said they found a handgun and a blue LA Dodgers hat and found video of Toutai wearing the same hat.
Toutai was interviewed by police after the shooting, according to court documents. He said that he took an Uber to the funeral and was inside. He stepped outside when he heard gunshots and saw a victim on the ground. He reportedly told police he didn't see anyone with a gun.
Ryan Daniel Toutai was arrested in connection with the Jan. 7 shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the [Salt Lake City Police Department](tel:801-799-3000).
Police said they do not believe the attack was random or driven by religion.
Police are speaking with the dozens in attendance at the funeral and are following up on all leads.
Police said in an evening press conference that all of the victims are of adult age. The shooters are not in custody.
Police say the suspects are still outstanding, but officers have "obtained solid leads" and are working to track them down. Redwood Road is closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N amid the investigation.
The shooting appears to have been targeted, and may have occurred following a fight, per a report from KUTV.
A manhunt is ongoing for a suspect or multiple suspects.
Three of the surviving victims are in critical condition, per local reports.
The shooting reportedly occurred in a parking lot behind the church, per local news reports.
The shooting occurred during a funeral service, per a report from KUTV. The report also states that there are eight victims total.
It remains unclear if the shooting occurred inside the church, or outdoors near the church.
Police said there are "three patients outside of the five we treated," indicating there could be several more victims.
One patient is being airlifted to a medical facility, adding to the total treated.
Nearby roads are expected to be closed until 1 a.m., per local reports.
An update from dispatch states two patients were taken to a hospital by a black SUV, not an ambulance.
The fifth victim is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The fifth victim reportedly suffered a graze wound, per firefighters.
Officers have shut down several roadways in the area.
According to information via Samdesk, local news KSLTV has shown footage of a large police response.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 660 N Redwood Rd.
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That makes me want to throw up. It’s Wednesday night so it’s the youth groups activity night. I hope it wasn’t teenagers. I mean, it shouldn’t be anybody, but I hope it’s not a bunch of kids especially.
@mamakara This literally makes no sense.
Wtf is going on with this country?
@kimmie1962 last time there was a shooting at an LDS church it was done by MAGA. You just didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit your narrative.
Anyone else tired 😞
@websterUser1915365003 I’ve been tired for 4 years now
Seriously... These comments are disgusting .. it doesn't matter what race , it doesn't matter if they are left or right , who ever it was was WRONG! So far two have died from this shooting. Stop being so cold! People have lost their loved ones!
@ChicagoUser803894021 EXACTLY‼️
That makes me want to throw up. It’s Wednesday night so it’s the youth groups activity night. I hope it wasn’t teenagers. I mean, it shouldn’t be anybody, but I hope it’s not a bunch of kids especially.
@mamakara This literally makes no sense.
Wtf is going on with this country?
@kimmie1962 last time there was a shooting at an LDS church it was done by MAGA. You just didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit your narrative.
Anyone else tired 😞
@websterUser1915365003 I’ve been tired for 4 years now
Seriously... These comments are disgusting .. it doesn't matter what race , it doesn't matter if they are left or right , who ever it was was WRONG! So far two have died from this shooting. Stop being so cold! People have lost their loved ones!
@ChicagoUser803894021 EXACTLY‼️
That makes me want to throw up. It’s Wednesday night so it’s the youth groups activity night. I hope it wasn’t teenagers. I mean, it shouldn’t be anybody, but I hope it’s not a bunch of kids especially.
@mamakara This literally makes no sense.
Wtf is going on with this country?
@kimmie1962 last time there was a shooting at an LDS church it was done by MAGA. You just didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit your narrative.
Anyone else tired 😞
@websterUser1915365003 I’ve been tired for 4 years now
Seriously... These comments are disgusting .. it doesn't matter what race , it doesn't matter if they are left or right , who ever it was was WRONG! So far two have died from this shooting. Stop being so cold! People have lost their loved ones!
@ChicagoUser803894021 EXACTLY‼️
That makes me want to throw up. It’s Wednesday night so it’s the youth groups activity night. I hope it wasn’t teenagers. I mean, it shouldn’t be anybody, but I hope it’s not a bunch of kids especially.
@mamakara This literally makes no sense.
Wtf is going on with this country?
@kimmie1962 last time there was a shooting at an LDS church it was done by MAGA. You just didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit your narrative.
Anyone else tired 😞
@websterUser1915365003 I’ve been tired for 4 years now
Seriously... These comments are disgusting .. it doesn't matter what race , it doesn't matter if they are left or right , who ever it was was WRONG! So far two have died from this shooting. Stop being so cold! People have lost their loved ones!
@ChicagoUser803894021 EXACTLY‼️
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That makes me want to throw up. It’s Wednesday night so it’s the youth groups activity night. I hope it wasn’t teenagers. I mean, it shouldn’t be anybody, but I hope it’s not a bunch of kids especially.
@mamakara This literally makes no sense.
Wtf is going on with this country?
@kimmie1962 last time there was a shooting at an LDS church it was done by MAGA. You just didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit your narrative.
Anyone else tired 😞
@websterUser1915365003 I’ve been tired for 4 years now
Seriously... These comments are disgusting .. it doesn't matter what race , it doesn't matter if they are left or right , who ever it was was WRONG! So far two have died from this shooting. Stop being so cold! People have lost their loved ones!
@ChicagoUser803894021 EXACTLY‼️