Protests live updates: 1 wounded in shooting 'possibly' connected with Utah protest

A person was critically injured after a shooting "possibly associated" with a demonstration in downtown Salt Lake City, police said.

A person of interest in the shooting is in custody. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

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The shooting happened not far from Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park where a large crowd, estimated to be 10,000, had gathered for a march, according to police.

"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," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a social media post. "This is an active situation, and we’re working closely with law enforcement to ensure accountability."

Ahead of the planned curfew set to go into effect at 8 p.m. local time, the Los Angeles Police Department asked all demonstrators to leave the Civic Center area of downtown LA.

Shortly before the request, the LAPD said officers had requested assistance due to "agitators" throwing objects at officers.

Earlier, a dispersal order had been issued for an area of downtown after the LAPD said people in the crowd were throwing rocks, bricks and bottles.

The LAPD alleged on X that protesters at Temple and Spring streets threw "concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial grade fireworks at officers."

Protesters and media were advised to leave that area.

The LAPD and other agencies are aggressively clearing the streets of downtown LA, where protestors had pushed up against police lines.

Crowds were pushed away from the federal building by police, some of whom were on horses.

Demonstrators run away from mounted police officers dispersing demonstrators during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, June 14, 2025.

Mounted police officers disperse demonstrators during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, June 14, 2025.

Officers fired less lethal munitions and a type of gas.

Los Angeles County Sheriffs on horseback standoff against demonstrators during a protest, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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After a day of peaceful protests in Los Angeles, tensions mounted between protesters and Marines outside the federal building in downtown LA.

Some protesters chanted "shame" and booed the Marines, who were accompanied by federal law enforcement.

In Texas, the state capitol and capitol grounds were evacuated Saturday afternoon because of a "credible threat against state lawmakers planning to attend" the No Kings protest there, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.

An armed man who allegedly made threats against Republican officials has been detained while he was en route to Austin, a law enforcement official briefed on the situation told ABC News.

The Capitol grounds have since been reopened.

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests were expected across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.

Fliers reading "No Kings" were found in the car of the suspected gunman who is wanted for killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounding a second state lawmaker near Minneapolis early Saturday.

A 21-year-old man allegedly accelerated his SUV into a crowd of people at a "No Kings Day" rally in Virginia, hitting at least one person, according to Culpeper police.

No injuries were reported, police said.

Joseph Checklick Jr. was arrested for reckless driving and may face additional charges, police said.

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Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.

Protestors wearing shirts reading "make out not war" climbed on top of a military vehicle ahead of the Army parade.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz warned that Minnesotans should not attend any political rallies in the state until the gunman who killed a state lawmaker and wounded another lawmaker early Saturday is caught.

Fliers reading "No Kings" were found in the suspect's car, authorities said. Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest Trump's administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.

No Kings events have now been canceled across Minnesota on Saturday.

The curfew in a part of downtown Los Angeles will remain in effect Saturday night as multiple protests are expected in the city, LA Mayor Bass said.

"Hundreds of additional personnel are mobilized and proactively positioned to keep people safe and to protect property,” she said.

She said Friday’s protests were peaceful with very few arrests.

"We have zero tolerance for anyone who damages property or puts officers or people at risk," Bass stressed, pleading, "Please, please do not give the administration an excuse to intervene. Let's make sure we show the world the best of Los Angeles, and our country."

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell added, "If you're here in Los Angeles today to make your voice heard through peaceful demonstrations, we are here to protect you. But if you come with the intent to commit crime, damage property or harm others, including our officers, you will be arrested. ... We're asking everyone who plans to participate in today's events to do so peacefully and respectfully."

Since June 7, the LAPD said it's made 523 arrests related to protest activity.

LAPD officers on horseback clash with protesters gathered near Los Angeles City Hall to protest against federal immigration operations on June 11, 2025.

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