‘Innocent bystander’: Man killed in Salt Lake City church shooting was getting baby formula from car, family says
Vaea Tulikihihifo, 46, was one of two people killed. He loved his family, his faith and any sports team from his hometown of Los Angeles.
(Tulikihihifo family) Pictured is Vaea “Junior" Tulikihihifo, 46, with his youngest son and his wife, Nani. Tulikihihifo was fatally shot Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 outside of a Salt Lake City church.
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