Authorities confirmed that at least six people were injured Wednesday after gunfire erupted during a teenager’s funeral at the Cotten-Branch funeral home in Ferguson, Missouri — because apparently even a place meant for mourning isn’t off-limits anymore.

Ferguson police responded to a 911 call just before noon reporting shots fired and arrived in under two minutes. Police Chief Troy Doyle described the scene as “complete chaos,” which is exactly what happens when bullets interrupt a funeral service. Three people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, while three others were injured during the panic that followed. Doyle said shots were fired outside the building and possibly inside as hundreds of people gathered to honor an 18-year-old.

Multiple people of interest were apprehended by police, and multiple firearms were recovered. It remains unclear how many shooters were involved or what led to the violence. Doyle called the incident a tragedy, explaining that families who came to grieve a loved one were instead subjected to fear and disorder. Nothing says “respect for the dead” like turning a funeral into a crime scene — truly a stunning display of poor judgment.

Ferguson, located about 10 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis, gained national attention in 2014 after the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown and now once again finds itself under the national spotlight.

The positive news is that officers arrived quickly, the injuries were not life-threatening, and suspects and weapons were taken off the streets. Law enforcement stepped in fast, order was restored, and the community can now focus on healing — proving once again that swift police action matters and that even in chaos, there’s still a path forward.