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

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A military veteran who was trying to stop an alleged gunman and inadvertently shot and killed a demonstrator at a Salt Lake City “No Kings” rally was a “safety volunteer” for the demonstration, according to police and organizers.

Utah 50501, the organizers of Saturday's protest in downtown Salt Lake City, say there was an "imminent threat" to protesters before the deadly shooting.

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