Fact Check: "One person was critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound during the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Salt Lake City on June 14, 2023."
What We Know
On June 14, 2025, during a protest known as the "No Kings" march in downtown Salt Lake City, a shooting incident occurred that resulted in one person being critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) reported that the shooting began around 7:56 p.m. near 151 South State Street, and preliminary investigations indicated that the incident involved four individuals. The injured person was taken to the hospital and is under police watch due to the severity of their injuries (SLCPD, Salt Lake Tribune, Axios).
Analysis
The claim that "one person was critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound during the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Salt Lake City on June 14, 2023" is misleading due to a critical error in the date mentioned in the claim. The incident actually took place on June 14, 2025, not 2023. This discrepancy is significant as it alters the context and accuracy of the information presented.
The sources confirming the shooting and the critical injury are reliable and come from established news outlets and official police reports. The SLCPD's official statement provides a detailed account of the events, indicating that the injuries sustained were indeed life-threatening and involved multiple individuals (SLCPD, Axios). The Salt Lake Tribune also corroborates this information, confirming the critical nature of the injuries and the involvement of law enforcement in the aftermath of the shooting (Salt Lake Tribune).
Given that the claim inaccurately states the year of the incident, it fails to meet the standard of truthfulness required for factual reporting.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim is false due to the incorrect year mentioned. The shooting incident occurred on June 14, 2025, not 2023. While it is true that one person was critically injured during the protest, the inaccuracy regarding the date significantly undermines the validity of the claim.
