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Gunfire Erupts at Salt Lake City 'No Kings' Protest, Critically Injuring One

Detaining a suspect, police urge protesters to disperse safely after the shooting.

Demonstrators carry signs and chant while marching during a “No Kings” protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Amanda Barrett)
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Overview

  • The anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest drew an estimated 4,000 to 10,000 people from Pioneer Park toward downtown streets.
  • Gunfire erupted near 200 South State Street, critically injuring one protester who was hospitalized with life-threatening wounds.
  • Police detained a person of interest at the scene after visuals showed the suspect with blood on his hands and later took him to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
  • Governor Spencer Cox and Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued statements condemning the violence and emphasizing the right to safe public demonstration.
  • The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating the shooting and has urged protesters to disperse safely, highlighting risks to public safety at large gatherings.