Overview
- Authorities identified the men killed as Sione Vatuvei, 38, and Vaea Tulikihihifo, 46, both Utah residents.
- Investigators believe multiple shooters exchanged gunfire in the parking lot and multiple vehicles fled the scene, with no arrests announced though individuals have been detained for questioning.
- Detectives describe a complicated crime scene and say some witnesses have been less than cooperative as they probe a dispute among people who knew each other during a memorial service.
- The SLCPD gang unit is involved and investigators note possible ties to individuals with gang involvement, while stressing the cause remains under investigation.
- FBI and ATF are assisting as police review surveillance and license‑plate‑reader data; six adult victims were injured, several remain hospitalized after three were initially reported critical, and tips are requested at 801-799-3000.