Two people are dead and at least six others are injured after a shooting in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while people were gathered for a funeral.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement that they are aware of a "serious incident" that took place outside a church meetinghouse at 660 North Redwood Road in Salt Lake City on Wednesday while a memorial service was being held in the chapel.

Of the six injured, three were listed in critical condition, according to the Salt Lake Police Department. Authorities said some of the victims were transported by private vehicle to a local hospital before officers arrived on scene.

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"The Church is cooperating with law enforcement and is grateful for the efforts of first responders," the church stated. "Until more information is available, all questions about this incident are being directed to the Salt Lake City Police Department. 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."

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, released a statement Wednesday describing the shooting as an act of "senseless violence."

"Join me in praying for the victims of such senseless violence and all the families of this church," he wrote on X. "Please contact local law enforcement if you have any information about the perpetrators."

FBI Salt Lake City said in a statement that it is aware of the incident and is offering assistance to local law enforcement partners.

The Denver Office Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said special agents are responding to a reported shooting incident in the 600 block of N. Redwood Rd. to assist local law enforcement in their investigation.

Police said they do not have a detailed description of a suspect's vehicle, but officers are searching the area from Redwood Road to the Jordan River.

Police are urging the public to stay away from the area.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Salt Lake City Police Department for additional information.

The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with four-time NBA All-Star point guard Trae Young, trading him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move, according to ESPN.

The Hawks will reportedly be receiving veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert in the deal. 

Washington was Young’s preferred destination, and the two sides were working on a deal to get the 27-year-old point guard to the nation’s capital.

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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.

There is a mutual connection in Washington, too, as executive Travis Schlenk drafted Young fifth overall in 2018 out of Oklahoma.

It marks the end of an era for the Hawks. Young has been the focal point of their offense since he was taken in that draft. He is the team’s career leader in three-pointers and assists, having led the team to the postseason in three of his eight seasons. The Hawks went the furthest in 2021, where they made the Eastern Conference Finals.

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However, the new era was brewing already in Atlanta, with forward Jalen Johnson taking the next step in his career, averaging 23.7 points per game this season. The pickup of Nickeil Alexander-Walker also helps, as he’s averaged 20.5 points per game in 36 appearances.

Meanwhile, Young has played just 10 games this season, as he’s been dealing with leg injuries, most notably a right MCL sprain.

The Hawks also get some flexibility on their books, as they could make some more moves. Anthony Davis is reportedly available from the Dallas Mavericks, making him a good target for Atlanta.

Young has $95 million remaining on his deal that runs through the 2026-27 season, which includes a player option this offseason.

Atlanta will be taking on McCollum’s contract, though the veteran guard has a $30.6 million expiring deal.

Through his 10 games this season, Young is averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 41.5% from the field.

Over his career, Young has dropped 25.2 points and 9.8 assists per game, while leading the league in the latter category last season with 11.6 per contest.

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