Official Statement

Church Statement on Incident at Hill Cumorah Visitors’ Center

Eric Hawkins, a spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement to media on Wednesday, June 8, 2022:

This afternoon, several shots were fired at or near the Hill Cumorah Visitors’ Center in Palmyra, New York. Gratefully, no injuries have been reported. At this hour, there is little information available. Inquiries about details should be directed to local law enforcement.

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