One Killed, Two Critically Injured in Shooting Outside LDS Church During Funeral in Kearns
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- One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting outside a funeral at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Kearns on Monday, officials said.
- Officers were already at the church when gunfire broke out on the south side of the building just before 11:30 a.m. According to police, funeral attendees had called earlier that morning and asked officers to be there because "there could be a problem."
- Officers found a man in the road with critical injuries. He was given aid at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- Police then saw a second victim being carried to a vehicle, which fled when officers tried to intervene. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped near 4700 South and 4000 West in West Valley City, and that victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. A third victim was found critically injured at the church and also hospitalized.
- Nearby, three schools were briefly placed under secure protocols as a precaution. Kearns Junior High, West Kearns Elementary and David Gourley Elementary were secured around 11:30 a.m. and released by about 12:30 p.m.
- All of those involved are believed to be men, though their ages have not been released, police said. The shooting happened outside, and investigators said the incident appears to be isolated.
- Police are interviewing witnesses and are also looking into whether gang activity played a role. They said they have gathered "everyone involved" but did not go into details on a potential suspect(s).
Timeline
Officers affirmed that the incident appeared to be isolated.
The shooting took place outside, officials said.
Police said they are also looking into gang involvement as part of the investigation.
Police are interviewing witnesses to ascertain what occurred.
All of the individuals involved are believed to be male, but their ages are unknown.
A third victim was also found with critical injuries at the church.
Officers pursued the car and boxed them in, where they discovered a second victim with critical injuries who is now being treated.
Officers then noticed a second victim being loaded into a private vehicle—when officers asked them to stop, they did not comply.
Officers responded and found a victim in the road with critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers were on scene around 11:25 a.m. when shots erupted on the south side of the building.
In a press conference, officials said that on Monday morning, officers were made aware of a funeral taking place at the LDS church after people who were attending called police asking them to be present because "there could be a problem"
Additional user videos show a heavy police presence in the church parking lot.
Citizen users report the incident may have taken place during a funeral. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5015 S 4620 W.
Officers affirmed that the incident appeared to be isolated.
The shooting took place outside, officials said.
Police said they are also looking into gang involvement as part of the investigation.
Police are interviewing witnesses to ascertain what occurred.
All of the individuals involved are believed to be male, but their ages are unknown.
A third victim was also found with critical injuries at the church.
Officers pursued the car and boxed them in, where they discovered a second victim with critical injuries who is now being treated.
Officers then noticed a second victim being loaded into a private vehicle—when officers asked them to stop, they did not comply.
Officers responded and found a victim in the road with critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers were on scene around 11:25 a.m. when shots erupted on the south side of the building.
In a press conference, officials said that on Monday morning, officers were made aware of a funeral taking place at the LDS church after people who were attending called police asking them to be present because "there could be a problem"
Additional user videos show a heavy police presence in the church parking lot.
Citizen users report the incident may have taken place during a funeral. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5015 S 4620 W.
Officers affirmed that the incident appeared to be isolated.
The shooting took place outside, officials said.
Police said they are also looking into gang involvement as part of the investigation.
Police are interviewing witnesses to ascertain what occurred.
All of the individuals involved are believed to be male, but their ages are unknown.
A third victim was also found with critical injuries at the church.
Officers pursued the car and boxed them in, where they discovered a second victim with critical injuries who is now being treated.
Officers then noticed a second victim being loaded into a private vehicle—when officers asked them to stop, they did not comply.
Officers responded and found a victim in the road with critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers were on scene around 11:25 a.m. when shots erupted on the south side of the building.
In a press conference, officials said that on Monday morning, officers were made aware of a funeral taking place at the LDS church after people who were attending called police asking them to be present because "there could be a problem"
Additional user videos show a heavy police presence in the church parking lot.
Citizen users report the incident may have taken place during a funeral. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5015 S 4620 W.
Officers affirmed that the incident appeared to be isolated.
The shooting took place outside, officials said.
Police said they are also looking into gang involvement as part of the investigation.
Police are interviewing witnesses to ascertain what occurred.
All of the individuals involved are believed to be male, but their ages are unknown.
A third victim was also found with critical injuries at the church.
Officers pursued the car and boxed them in, where they discovered a second victim with critical injuries who is now being treated.
Officers then noticed a second victim being loaded into a private vehicle—when officers asked them to stop, they did not comply.
Officers responded and found a victim in the road with critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers were on scene around 11:25 a.m. when shots erupted on the south side of the building.
In a press conference, officials said that on Monday morning, officers were made aware of a funeral taking place at the LDS church after people who were attending called police asking them to be present because "there could be a problem"
Additional user videos show a heavy police presence in the church parking lot.
Citizen users report the incident may have taken place during a funeral. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5015 S 4620 W.
Officers affirmed that the incident appeared to be isolated.
The shooting took place outside, officials said.
Police said they are also looking into gang involvement as part of the investigation.
Police are interviewing witnesses to ascertain what occurred.
All of the individuals involved are believed to be male, but their ages are unknown.
A third victim was also found with critical injuries at the church.
Officers pursued the car and boxed them in, where they discovered a second victim with critical injuries who is now being treated.
Officers then noticed a second victim being loaded into a private vehicle—when officers asked them to stop, they did not comply.
Officers responded and found a victim in the road with critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers were on scene around 11:25 a.m. when shots erupted on the south side of the building.
In a press conference, officials said that on Monday morning, officers were made aware of a funeral taking place at the LDS church after people who were attending called police asking them to be present because "there could be a problem"
Additional user videos show a heavy police presence in the church parking lot.
Citizen users report the incident may have taken place during a funeral. Citizen is working to confirm this information.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5015 S 4620 W.
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Sad to see all these ignorant comments when this incident hit national alert status. It really detracts from the purpose of the app of keeping citizens informed. I was grateful to see this so I could check on my parents as this is a real neighborhood. Sending love to the family involved and those affected by this.
Poor family, you cant even die in peace. Prayers to all affected.
yall worried about the wrong things stop asking about race
Fr
The guns aren't the issue. It's the people that have the guns that are the issue
Sad to see all these ignorant comments when this incident hit national alert status. It really detracts from the purpose of the app of keeping citizens informed. I was grateful to see this so I could check on my parents as this is a real neighborhood. Sending love to the family involved and those affected by this.
Poor family, you cant even die in peace. Prayers to all affected.
yall worried about the wrong things stop asking about race
Fr
The guns aren't the issue. It's the people that have the guns that are the issue
Sad to see all these ignorant comments when this incident hit national alert status. It really detracts from the purpose of the app of keeping citizens informed. I was grateful to see this so I could check on my parents as this is a real neighborhood. Sending love to the family involved and those affected by this.
Poor family, you cant even die in peace. Prayers to all affected.
yall worried about the wrong things stop asking about race
Fr
The guns aren't the issue. It's the people that have the guns that are the issue
Sad to see all these ignorant comments when this incident hit national alert status. It really detracts from the purpose of the app of keeping citizens informed. I was grateful to see this so I could check on my parents as this is a real neighborhood. Sending love to the family involved and those affected by this.
Poor family, you cant even die in peace. Prayers to all affected.
yall worried about the wrong things stop asking about race
Fr
The guns aren't the issue. It's the people that have the guns that are the issue
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Sad to see all these ignorant comments when this incident hit national alert status. It really detracts from the purpose of the app of keeping citizens informed. I was grateful to see this so I could check on my parents as this is a real neighborhood. Sending love to the family involved and those affected by this.
Poor family, you cant even die in peace. Prayers to all affected.
yall worried about the wrong things stop asking about race
Fr
The guns aren't the issue. It's the people that have the guns that are the issue