The incident occurred near the church premises, prompting a swift police response and a temporary lockdown of the surrounding area.
Two dead after shooting outside church in Utah
Utah: Panic gripped the area after a shooting outside a church in Utah left two people dead, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred near the church premises, prompting a swift police response and a temporary lockdown of the surrounding area.
Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack, while assuring residents that there is no ongoing threat.
Police said a funeral was taking place at the chapel when an altercation broke out in the parking lot and shots were fired.
Of the surviving victims, three are in critical condition and three are in unknown condition.
In a statement, Sam Penrod, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the church was aware of a "serious incident" outside the church meetinghouse while a memorial service was taking place.
"We extend prayers for all who have been impacted by this tragedy and express deep concern that any sacred space intended for worship should be subjected to violence of any kind," the statement said.
