Shooting Incident Occurs During 'No Kings' Protest in Salt Lake City, Leaving One Injured

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Salt Lake City police said​ in a post to social media that the shooting was "possibly associated" with a "No Kings" demonstration.

During a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, one person was wounded in a shooting incident on Saturday evening, according to officials.

Salt Lake City police mentioned in a social media post that the shooting may have been related to the demonstration. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, and a person of interest was apprehended. However, no further details were provided, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear. Approximately 10,000 individuals were participating in the protest.

Police stated that the situation was still developing and described it as 'very fluid.'

Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the shooting as a 'deeply troubling act of violence' that has no place in public spaces. He expressed his sympathy for those affected and commended the protestors who exercised their rights peacefully.

Across the country, tens of thousands of people engaged in 'No Kings' demonstrations on Saturday to voice their opposition to the Trump administration and its policies.

These protests coincided with President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C., which commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Army. While most of the rallies were peaceful, in downtown Los Angeles, law enforcement had to intervene after some demonstrators reportedly began throwing objects at them. The LAPD and L.A. County Sheriff's deputies used smoke, flash-bangs, and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Recent tensions between local and state officials in California and the White House have escalated due to federal immigration enforcement tactics. President Trump deployed the National Guard and the Marines to address protests following numerous Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the L.A. region.



Source: CBS News
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