Salt Lake City Protest Shooting Leaves One Critical

A shooting at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday night left one person critically injured, triggering panic among over 10,000 demonstrators near 200 South State Street around 8 p.m. Police quickly apprehended a person of interest with blood on his hands and subsequently detained two more individuals in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released a motive but noted the shooting occurred during a protest opposing President Trump’s administration, which coincided with his birthday and a military parade. Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall condemned the violence and emphasized the importance of public safety during protests. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials urging witnesses to provide videos and photos. No similar disturbances were reported at other protests held in Utah that day.