SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — An individual is lifeless after they have been struck by crossfire throughout an incident at a “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake Metropolis on Saturday, police have confirmed.
Salt Lake Metropolis cops responded to the world of 151 South State Road simply earlier than 8 p.m. after listening to gunshots. Officers discovered one individual with a gunshot wound. The sufferer was taken to the hospital in crucial situation, and their accidents have been thought of life-threatening, police mentioned Saturday.
Throughout a press convention Sunday, authorities confirmed the sufferer, a 39-year-old man, has died.
Police mentioned Sunday that an individual appearing as safety fired at one other man, Arturo Gamboa, who witnesses mentioned had an AR-15 on the protest. He was hit as soon as by gunfire and brought into custody.
The 39-year-old man who died was caught within the crossfire, in response to police.
A digicam operated by the Utah Division of Transportation appeared to seize the second of the taking pictures. Within the video beneath, which has no audio, individuals will be seen strolling by way of downtown Salt Lake Metropolis carrying indicators.
Two individuals, together with one carrying a shiny yellow vest, will be seen operating from the underside left nook of the video north alongside South State Road as the group disperses away from the world.
As some members of the group slowly return to the world, a Salt Lake Metropolis police squad pulls into the intersection with its lights on. One other police car then passes the squad whereas touring north on South State Road. The video ends after the driving force of the truck appears to talk with an individual on the street earlier than touring northward.
A crew from Nexstar’s KTVX noticed a person believed to have been injured in the shooting being handled on scene.
Salt Lake Metropolis Police initially believed the taking pictures concerned 4 individuals in whole. After getting info from witnesses, police pursued one of many suspects and took them into custody close to 200 East 100 South.
In whole, three individuals have been taken into custody, together with a person believed to be the shooter, who additionally suffered a gunshot wound, in response to Police Chief Brian Redd. Extra particulars weren’t accessible Sunday.
Officers suggested there aren’t any different suspects excellent and there’s no present risk to the neighborhood. The motive of the taking pictures and the occasions resulting in it are nonetheless beneath investigation.
Utah leaders react
Salt Lake Metropolis Mayor Erin Mendenhall known as the taking pictures, in addition to “violence… elsewhere within the nation,” horrific.
“We need to really feel protected, particularly when exercising our First Modification rights,” the assertion continued. “Thanks to the Salt Lake Metropolis Police Division for his or her fast motion tonight to guard lives and assist these marching peacefully. My coronary heart is with you, SLC. We’ll get by way of this.”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox shared related sentiments.
“The taking pictures at tonight’s protest in Salt Lake Metropolis is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public sq.. That is an lively state of affairs, and we’re working intently with legislation enforcement to make sure accountability.”
Sunday’s protest in Salt Lake Metropolis was a part of the “No Kings” motion, with different protests held nationwide set to coincide with the deliberate celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
The Related Press contributed to this report.