On January 4, 2023, a familicide occurred in Enoch, Utah, United States when eight members of a single family, consisting of three adults and five children, were fatally shot in their home in a mass shooting.
[5] The authorities determined that the perpetrator was Michael Haight, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after fatally shooting his family members.
[5] Haight had been investigated by the Enoch Police Department for domestic abuse due to accusations made by his eldest daughter Macie in 2020.
[6] Asked about the domestic violence allegations after the killings, the County Attorney's office said it had found "insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges".
[11] Family members of the victims released a statement shortly after the shooting in which they invited all to turn to God in the time of need, praised first responders efforts, and advocated against the use of the situation for political agendas claiming that all protective arms had previously been removed from the home earlier.