Fact check: Were there any arrests or violence during the June 14 2025 no kings protest?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, there were both arrests and violence during the June 14, 2025 "No Kings" protests across multiple cities:

Arrests:

• Denver: 17 people were arrested in connection with the "No Kings" protest, facing charges including resisting arrest, obstruction of streets, and unlawful throwing of projectiles ^[1]. Additionally, 36 people were arrested later that night, though these arrests were separate from the main "No Kings" protests which had largely dispersed by 4 p.m. ^[2]
• Florida: Six arrests occurred during the state's "No Kings" protests, with altercations between protesters and counter-protesters ^[3]
• Salt Lake City: One person was arrested following a fatal shooting incident during the protest ^{[4] [5]}

Violence:

• Salt Lake City: A fatal shooting occurred when a peacekeeper fired shots at a man running toward the crowd with a rifle, unintentionally striking and killing an innocent bystander ^{[4] [5]}
• Los Angeles: Police used tear gas, flash-bangs, batons, and less-lethal rounds after objects were thrown at officers near the downtown federal building ^{[6] [7]}
• Multiple cities: Various violent altercations occurred nationwide during the protests ^[8]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the scope and scale of these nationwide protests. The protests were held in response to President Trump's leadership and policies ^[8], representing a significant political demonstration across multiple states.

Key missing context:

• Despite incidents of violence and arrests, sources consistently noted that the protests were largely peaceful overall ^{[3] [1] [6]}
• The Salt Lake City shooting involved a peacekeeper attempting to stop an armed individual, not random protest violence ^[4]
• In Denver, the main "No Kings" protests had dispersed peacefully by 4 p.m., with later arrests involving a separate group ^[2]
• Law enforcement officials, including the Salt Lake City Police Chief and mayor, condemned the violence while praising police response ^[5]

Alternative viewpoints:

• Law enforcement perspective: Officials emphasized their controlled response and the overall peaceful nature of most demonstrations
• Protest organizers' perspective: Would likely argue that isolated incidents shouldn't overshadow the largely peaceful nature of the nationwide demonstrations
• Political opponents: Would benefit from emphasizing the violent incidents to discredit the broader protest movement

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself is factually neutral and doesn't contain obvious misinformation. However, it could be interpreted as seeking to either:

• Confirm violence to discredit the protest movement
• Document incidents for legitimate journalistic or research purposes

The question's framing doesn't reveal potential bias, but the context of how the answer might be used could serve different political narratives. Those opposing the protests would benefit from highlighting the violent incidents, while supporters would emphasize that the vast majority of demonstrations remained peaceful despite isolated confrontations.