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SALT LAKE CITY — One man is dead and another wounded after the victim was targeted by a shooter during a sacrament meeting today in an LDS meetinghouse in Fallon, Nevada.
The alleged shooter, John K. O'Connor, 48, entered the chapel after the sacrament had been passed and as the first speaker was beginning a talk and shot the victim at close range, according to Fallon Police and witnesses.
All three men are members of the Fallon Third Ward, which was meeting in the Fallon South Stake Center, 750 W. Richards Street, said Rich Hutchings, a member of the ward.
O'Connor walked out of the chapel and the building and returned home, where he surrendered to police.
Police are not releasing the names of the victims pending family notifications.
An LDS Church spokesman issued a statement late Sunday afternoon.
"We have recently learned of a shooting in Fallon, Nevada, during a church service," Eric Hawkins said. "Details are still developing, and inquiries should be directed to local law enforcement personnel.
"We express our love to those in this congregation and our prayers for the victims and their families. Local leaders are ministering to them at this time."
