Fact Check: A suspect was taken into custody near 200 East 100 South after the shooting at the 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City.

Fact Check: "A suspect was taken into custody near 200 East 100 South after the shooting at the 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City."

What We Know

On October 5, 2024, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) responded to multiple reports of a shooting near 200 South State Street, where they found a man with gunshot wounds who later died at the scene. The suspect, identified as Farshad Hassan-Pouri, was taken into custody near 200 East 300 South, not 200 East 100 South, and was found in possession of a firearm (SLCPD Investigating Downtown Shooting, SLCPD Provides Update on Downtown Shooting). The incident occurred during a protest known as the "No Kings" demonstration, which has been linked to other reports of violence in the area (Victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting, 2 people shot, including suspect in custody, during 'No Kings' protest).

Analysis

The claim states that a suspect was taken into custody near "200 East 100 South," which is incorrect based on the available information. The SLCPD reports indicate that the suspect was apprehended near "200 East 300 South" (SLCPD Provides Update on Downtown Shooting). This discrepancy is significant as it pertains to the exact location of the arrest.

While the shooting did occur during the "No Kings" protest, and the suspect was indeed taken into custody, the specific details about the location are critical to the accuracy of the claim. The SLCPD's official statements are reliable, as they come from a law enforcement agency directly involved in the investigation. However, some media reports may contain inaccuracies or misinterpretations of the events, which can lead to confusion (3, 4).

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. While it is accurate that a suspect was taken into custody following the shooting at the "No Kings" protest, the specific location mentioned in the claim is incorrect. The arrest occurred at a different intersection than stated, which is a crucial detail for the accuracy of the information.

Sources

1. SLCPD Investigating Downtown Shooting, 1 Person Killed, Suspect in Custody
2. SLCPD Provides Update on Downtown Shooting, Suspect Charged with Murder
3. Victim hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting during Salt Lake No Kings march
4. 2 people shot, including suspect in custody, during 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City
5. 3 people in custody after shooting at 'No Kings' demonstration in Salt Lake City
6. 'No Kings' protester dies after Salt Lake City shooting
7. One dead after shooting at 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City
8. 1 man dead after being shot during 'No Kings' protest in SLC