SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Here is the text of two statements from the First
Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church's
governing body, regarding Thursday's shooting at the faith's genealogical
library.
The First Presidency consists of President Gordon B. Hinckley, counselors
Thomas S. Monson and James E. Faust.
"We very much regret these tragic circumstances. We do not have all of the
particulars, but our hearts reach out to the innocent victims of this terrible
tragedy and to their families. We extend our love and blessings to all who have
suffered by reason of these sad and disturbing events, which none of us can
understand."
Thursday afternoon the First Presidency released the following statement:
"We are saddened by the terrible tragedy which occurred at our Family
History Library this morning, in which three people were killed, including an
employee of the church.
"It is incomprehensible that innocent people pursuing a peaceful pastime of
tracing their family history, could be the victims of such a senseless attack
as we have seen today.
"We extend our love and blessings to all who have suffered by reason of
these sad and disturbing events, and express deep regret over such tragic
circumstances. Our hearts reach out in sorrow to the innocent victims of this
tragedy and their families."
