🌱 LDS Church Acknowledges Accusations + Two Dead In Murder-Suicide

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Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a statement in response to a "60 Minutes" segment that accused its investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisors, of violating tax-exempt status and accumulating substantial funds. The church described the story as "unfortunate" and dismissed the allegations as unfounded. They emphasized their commitment to financial responsibility and fulfilling their religious obligations while questioning the motives of the former employee who made the accusations. (Salt Lake Tribune)
2. Two individuals, identified as 49-year-old Parth Gandhi and his 16-year-old son, were discovered deceased in an office building in Salt Lake City in what appears to be a murder-suicide, according to a news release from the Salt Lake City Police Department. The bodies were found after a 911 call reporting a body was made. Gandhi, a neuropsychologist and clinic director, is suspected of killing his son before taking his own life. The investigation is ongoing. (Salt Lake Tribune)
3. Salt Lake City police officers Taylor Adair and Carson Jones have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the shooting of Peter Michael Larsen, who had pointed a shotgun at them after threatening firefighters. The officers were responding to a call regarding Larsen starting a fire in his backyard. When Larsen emerged from his home with a shotgun and leveled it at the officers, they fired in self-defense. (Desert News)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Teen Book Club At The County Library - Millcreek (3:30 PM)
• Evening Playtime At The City Library - Riverside Branch (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you love a deal? Check out Salt Lake's free Discount Passport. Inside you will find discounts for food, sporting events, local stores, and more. (Visit Salt Lake)
• The Utah Art Market will be featuring one artist a day that will be participating in the 1-3-5 Art Show on Jun. 17. Meet Kristen Tye, an artist that likes to portray natural landscapes.
• The Utah Art Market is showcasing a different artist each day leading up to the 1-3-5 Art Show on June 17. Today, we introduce Kristen Tye, a talented artist known for capturing the beauty of natural landscapes in her artwork. Don't miss the opportunity to explore her creations at the upcoming art show. (Utah Art Market via Instagram)
• Two grants are currently up for grabs from the Salt Lake Arts Council. Both opportunities will be open until Jun. 2 at the end of the business day. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply. (Utah Arts & Museums via Instagram)

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