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SALT LAKE CITY — A quieter protest took place in downtown Salt Lake City on Monday evening, days after the city erupted in chaos.
The gathering began at 6 p.m. at Washington Square Park, 451 S. State, in response to the death of George Floyd, who died in Minnesota in police custody after a police officer knelt on his neck for more than 8 minutes.
The organizers of the protest, the Salt Lake chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, have said they are committed to a peaceful protest, and have urged people to follow social distancing protocols.
"We aim for this event to be short, safe, and political," the event description reads.
Protest organizers said the event was so they could stand “in solidarity with” the people of Minneapolis and across the nation protesting Floyd's killing and other injustices against racial minorities.
The protest was scheduled to end at 7:30 p.m., a half-hour before the citywide curfew went into effect, but hundreds continued to march afterward and officers began to take some into custody after giving warnings.
Stay with KSL.com for updates on this protest.
Standoff between police and protesters on South Temple
At least one man tackled; troopers begin advancing
Dozens of protesters gather across from UHP troopers at Capitol
Troopers tell protesters at Capitol they have 15 minutes before arrests
Events at the Capitol begin to unfold
Hundreds make their way up toward the Capitol, Vivint Arena
Crowds begin to thin out near park; protest remains peaceful
Organizers tell crowd to disperse before curfew
Red Line TRAX service suspended between Courthouse and University Medical Center
Officers with riot shields seal off area behind protesters
Protesters march around public safety building
Protesters ask officers to take a knee; one does
Protest moves; organizers again call for peaceful protest
More than 200 protesters arrive
PSL Salt Lake protest underway
