An estimated 10,000 people were in attendance at the “No Kings” rally that began in Pioneer Park and marched north through the downtown area, the Salt Lake City Police Department said. Gunfire was heard at around 8 p.m., with video posted online showing protesters fleeing in terror.

Salt Lake City police said​ in a post to social media that the shooting was "possibly associated" with a "No Kings" demonstration.

A person was left with life-threatening injuries after a shooting during a demonstration in downtown Salt Lake City, local police said. Officers heard gunshots at around 7:56 p.m. local time and found a person critically injured.