We received the horrible news that my niece Kirsten was killed while at Trolley Square in SLC, Utah this past Monday. Her Mother was also seriously injured. We are all in shock and terribly devastated by this great loss. My brothers, sisters and I are scrambling from across the country to get to Utah. We have received many great kindnesses from many people during this tragedy, and we are very grateful.

The following is the statement from our family:

The Families of Kirsten Hinckley and Carolyn Tuft are, with all of our community saddened and shocked at the events of the previous evening. We are especially saddened by the loss of our sweet Kirsten, and the critical injury that occurred to Carolyn, but our hearts go out to all of the people hurt by this Tragedy. We would like to thank the entire law enforcement and medical communities for excellent handling of this whole ordeal. We appreciate the many thoughts and prayers that have gone out on behalf of both Kirsten and Carolyn, and join with our community in wishing well to all those who have suffered at this time. We ask the media and people for privacy.

Sincerely The Hinckley and Tuft Family