The Daily Populous Sunday June 15th, 2025 day edition
Authored by foxsanantonio.com and submitted by gersdawg

One victim and one suspect were hospitalized after a shooting during the "No Kings" protest in downtown Salt Lake City.

About 10,000 people were marching between Pioneer Park and the Federal Building Saturday when shots were fired near 200 South State Street just before 8 p.m.

Officials with the Salt Lake City Police Department said one person was transported to the hospital after they were found critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police said witnesses helped identify a suspect who was taken into custody near 200 East 100 South. The suspect was then taken to the hospital "under police watch" to be treated for serious injuries from a gunshot wound. Two other people were later taken into custody.

Officials said there is no "known outstanding individual associated with the incident," and no continued threat to the public.

Multiple law enforcement units responded to assist SLCPD, including the Utah Highway Patrol and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Officials asked demonstrators to leave "safely and orderly," and Utah Transit Authority offered its services to help protesters leave the area.

Prior to the shooting, police said the protest was peaceful and there was no indication of any problems.

"The motive for the shooting and the events leading up to it remain under investigation," SLCPD officials said.

Police have asked anyone with photos and videos of the shooting, or the moments immediately following, to for evidence.

Gov. Spencer Cox released a statement shortly after the incident, calling the shooting "deeply troubling."

"The shooting at tonight’s protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square. This is an active situation, and we’re working closely with law enforcement to ensure accountability," Cox said.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall also commented on the incident, saying people deserve to feel safe when exercising their First Amendment rights.

"The violence we’ve seen today in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in the country is horrific—it’s just not who we are," Mendenhall said. "Thank you to the Salt Lake City Police Department for their quick action tonight to protect lives and support those marching peacefully. My heart is with you, SLC. We’ll get through this."

The protest was the largest of that took place in the state of Utah on June 14.

The national "No Kings" protests coincide with President Donald Trump's joint military celebration of his 79th birthday and the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. They also come on the tails of the anti-ICE protests, which began in Los Angeles on Friday, June 6.

Up until the shooting, there were no signs of violence or chaos with protesters walking uniformly through the designated streets. Police said the protest was permitted, and officers were on scene during the rally and march to manage traffic and respond to public safety threats.

oaksyy_ on June 15th, 2025 at 05:40 UTC »

I was there and about 50 ft away. Peaceful and lovely all day. Everyone, including myself, seemed to think it was fireworks until we turned around to see. Terrifying and a horrible end to a great day sadly

KnucklesMcGee on June 15th, 2025 at 05:05 UTC »

I went to our local no Kings protest and I live in a semiconservative area of California.

I think it takes some real guts to go to a similar demonstration in a red state like Utah.

Props to all you actual patriots who went to assert your First Amendment rights in Salt Lake City. That took courage.

Olrusty01 on June 15th, 2025 at 04:59 UTC »

He tried to run and hide with protesters after the shooting

him getting found and apprehended