Shooting Critically Injures Protester at Salt Lake City No Kings Demonstration; Suspect in Custody

A shooting occurred during the "No Kings" protest in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, leaving one person critically injured and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The protest, which drew around 10,000 participants, was largely peaceful before the gunfire erupted near 200 South State Street as crowds marched toward the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building. Police arrested three individuals, including a person of interest believed to be the shooter, and emphasized there was no ongoing threat to the public. Eyewitnesses described panic and chaos as people fled the scene, highlighting the diverse and peaceful nature of the demonstration prior to the incident. City officials, including Mayor Erin Mendenhall, condemned the violence and reaffirmed the right to peaceful protest, stressing that the shooting does not define the city or its residents. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.