Shooting Injures Protester at Salt Lake City No Kings Demonstration

During the nationwide 'No Kings' protests opposing President Trump's military celebration and immigration policies, a shooting occurred at a Salt Lake City demonstration, leaving one person critically injured. Authorities quickly apprehended a gunman and two accomplices believed to be tied to the protest, though the exact motive remains under investigation. Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the violence, emphasizing it has no place in public discourse, while Salt Lake City officials assured the public that there were no ongoing threats. Similar unrest was reported in other cities, including Los Angeles and Portland, where protests escalated into violence against law enforcement and federal facilities. Despite the chaos at some locations, many participants exercised their constitutional rights peacefully. The incidents highlight the growing tensions and volatility surrounding anti-Trump demonstrations across the country.