The “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City was struck by violence when a man allegedly brandished a rifle near the crowd.

Although police say the so-called “peacekeeper” who shot two people during the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City — including an innocent bystander who was killed — had no law enforcement experience,

No Kings” protests, said in an emailed statement to FOX 13 News on Tuesday that the “peacekeeper” was a volunteer and military veteran.

As prosecutors consider potential criminal charges against the man whose alleged actions caused the shooting death of another man during Saturday's "No Kings" protest, the investigation into the so-called "peacekeeper" who actually fired the fatal shot also continues.

Detectives believe the victim was at the demonstration as a bystander and “was not the intended target of the gunfire.”

One victim and one suspect were hospitalized after a shooting during the "No Kings" protest in downtown Salt Lake City.About 10,000 people were marching between

Several hundred protesters gathered in Salt Lake City for a largely peaceful demonstration in support of immigrants as national debate on the issue heats up.

Thousands gathered at Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park Saturday evening for another “No Kings” protest, following the earlier demonstration at the University of Utah.