Statement: Utah man killed, wife injured in London attack

Update 10:45 a.m.: The Payne family has released the following statement:

“Our family is heartbroken to learn of the death of our brother- and son-in-law, Kurt W. Cochran, who was a victim of Wednesday’s terrorist attack in London. Kurt was a good man and a loving husband to our sister and daughter, Melissa. They were in Europe to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and were scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday. Melissa also received serious injuries in the attack and is being cared for in the hospital. We express our gratitude to the emergency and medical personnel who have cared for them and ask for your prayers on behalf of Melissa and our family. Kurt will be greatly missed, and we ask for privacy as our family mourns and as Melissa recovers from her injuries. For those who wish to help a GoFundMe account has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/melissaandkurt.” Original Story: A statement from the Mormon church issued on behalf of relatives says a Utah man was among those killed in a London attack and his wife was seriously injured. Kurt W. Cochran and his wife, Melissa, were on the last day of a special trip celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary when the deadly attack played out in the heart of London. An attacker plowed an SUV into pedestrians Wednesday on London’s Westminster Bridge, killing two and wounding dozens, and then stabbed police officer Keith Palmer inside the gates of Parliament. The assailant was shot dead by armed officers. The church says the Utah couple were also visiting the woman’s parents, who are serving as Mormon missionaries in London. The woman remains hospitalized. Her family said Cochran was a good man and loving husband.

Elder Patrick Kearon, Europe Area President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued a statement in response to the attacks in Westminster:

“Our heartfelt prayers are with all those affected by today’s tragic attacks in Westminster. We pray that the power of God will bring comfort, healing and peace. May the spirit of goodwill bless the people of the United Kingdom.”