Salt Lake City, UT – A shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City left two people dead and six others injured Tuesday evening, prompting a heavy police response and an active investigation.
According to Salt Lake City police, officers were called to the area after reports of gunfire erupted outside the church property late Tuesday. Authorities confirmed at least eight people were struck by gunfire, with two victims pronounced dead at the scene. Six others were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to critical.
Police said the shooting occurred outside the church building, not inside, and there was no immediate word on what led up to the violence. Officers quickly established a perimeter using police tape as emergency crews treated victims and searched for evidence.
As of Tuesday night, investigators had not confirmed whether a suspect was in custody. Police have not released information about a possible motive and said it remains unclear if the victims were targeted or if the shooting was random.
Residents in the surrounding neighborhood were urged to avoid the area while detectives continued to process the scene. Several nearby streets were temporarily closed, and a large law enforcement presence remained in place hours after the shooting.
Authorities said more information would be released as the investigation continues. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video footage from the area is asked to contact Salt Lake City police.
This is a developing story and details may change as officials provide updates.
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