8 dead, including 5 children, in shooting in USA
A mass shooting in the US state of Utah has left 8 people dead, including five children, police said Wednesday. The incident took place at a home in Enoch City.
According to news agency Associated Press, police officers from the Enoch City Police Department checked the residence and found three adults and 5 children dead.
Each victim appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds, said the statement.
However, the officials did not give any motive for the shooting adding that they do not see any threat to the public. The shooting took place in a city of about 8,000 people which is located south of the Salt Lake city.
An investigation remains underway. No details were released on the identities or ages of the victims.
'Our hearts go out to all those affected by this senseless violence. Please keep the community of Enoch in your prayers,' said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Twitter.
A person who who works at a nearby event venue told media that he knew the victims well as they attended the same church as him. 'We are all just shocked and heartbroken. The people who live here love their neighbors,' he said.
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