Shooting at anti-Trump rally leaves person critically injured
One person was critically injured after a gunman opened fire during a protest march against the policies of US President Donald Trump in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday evening. Police said a person of interest has been detained at the scene.
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Shooting at anti-Trump rally leaves person critically injured
One person was critically injured after a gunman opened fire during a protest march against the policies of US President Donald Trump in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday evening. Police said a person of interest has been detained at the scene. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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