Shots fired at Provo MTC security booth

Police are investigating after the driver of a white SUV shot multiple rounds into the Provo Missionary Training Center security booth, according to a tweet from the Provo Police Department.

No injuries reported after shots fired at Provo Missionary Training Center security booth

At 2:28 am on Monday August 3, 2020, the driver of a white SUV shot multiple rounds at the Main MTC security booth at 900 East in Provo, UT.
Police are on the scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/KBUvIIaCqw

— Provo Police (@ProvoPolice) August 3, 2020

Like the Church’s other 9 missionary training centers, the flagship Provo MTC is closed currently to new missionaries due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, it remains open for limited administrative operations and to provide online training for new missionaries in their homes.

“We are grateful that the shooting this morning at the Provo Missionary Training Center did not result in physical injury,” Church spokesman Eric Hawkins told Church News. “The investigation of this incident is being handled by the Provo City Police Department, and questions related to details, motive or any other information should be directed to them.”

According to Church News,  the Provo MTC is closed currently to new missionaries but it remains open for limited administrative operations. Since March 16, no new missionaries have reported to the missionary training center in Provo, as directed by a letter from the  First Presidency.

Please contact Detective Campbell with Provo Police at rcampbell@provo.org or 801-852-7315 with any information.”