Utah, June 16
Three people, including an 8-month-old baby, were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting during the final night of WestFest, a cultural festival in West Valley City -- US' Utah's second-largest city.
According to the West Valley City Police Department, the deceased victims include a 41-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man, and an infant. Two teenagers also sustained gunshot injuries, while a pregnant woman was hurt while attempting to jump a fence to escape the gunfire.
Police have taken a 16-year-old male into custody in connection with the incident.
West Valley City police spokesperson Roxeanne Vainuku confirmed that no other suspects are being sought at this time.
The shooting took place around 9:20 p.m. on Sunday (local time) at Centennial Park, directly in front of several carnival rides, creating chaos among families and children attending the festival.
Officers patrolling the area noticed a verbal confrontation between two groups. As they approached, the teenage suspect allegedly drew a gun and opened fire.