A person was seriously injured after a “possibly associated” shooting with a demonstration in the center of Salt Lake City, police said.
A person of interest in the shooting is in custody. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that threaten life, police said.
The protesters carry signs and singing while marching during a protest without king, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (Photo AP/Amanda Barrett)
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The shooting occurred not far from Salt Lake City pioneer park where a large crowd, estimated 10,000He had gathered for a march, according to the police.
“The shooting in tonight’s protest at Salt Lake City is an act of deeply worrying violence and does not take place in our public square,” said Utah Spencer Cox governor Cox In a publication on social networks. “This is an active situation, and we are working closely with the police to guarantee responsibility.”
