US state of emergency declared due to protests

Protests in Salt Lake City began after the announcement of the acquittal of the police who shot Bernardo Palacios-Karbahal, writes "Voice of America".

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Utah Governor Gary Herbert has declared a state of emergency in connection with protests in Salt Lake City.

Demonstrations began a few hours after the Salt Lake City County Attorney announced the acquittal of the police who shot and killed Bernardo Palacios-Karbahal in May.

On Thursday evening, July 9, protesters gathered outside the district prosecutor's office and damaged the building, police said.

Salt Lake City law enforcement officials said on Twitter: “Due to the fact that protesters broke windows in the district attorney’s building, city police will declare the demonstration an illegal assembly.”

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According to police, protesters used pepper spray cans against officers.

At least one employee was injured and taken to hospital; at least two demonstrators were arrested.

Palacios was shot dead on May 23 when police arrived at the scene after receiving a message that someone had "threatened with a weapon." The police fired 34 shots, as a result of which Palacios received 13 to 15 wounds.

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