State Of Emergency Declared In Utah Amid Protests

The Salt Lake County District Attorney justified the police shooting of Bernardo Palacios Carbajal, who was shot over a dozen times on May 23rd. This announcement led to protests in Salt Lake City, where demonstrators damaged property and clashed with police. The protests were declared unlawful, resulting in arrests and injuries. A state of emergency remains in effect, and Palacios Carbajal's family plans to file a civil lawsuit.

What was the reason given by the Salt Lake County District Attorney for justifying the police shooting of Bernardo Palacios Carbajal?

• The officers were responding to a report of someone making threats with a weapon.

• The officers were following a direct order.

• The officers were acting in self-defense.

• The officers mistook him for another suspect.

What actions did the protesters take during the demonstrations in Salt Lake City?

• They organized a sit-in at the police department.

• They damaged the district attorney's office and sprayed officers with pepper spray.

• They held a candlelight vigil.

• They peacefully marched through the city.

How did the Salt Lake City Police Department respond to the protests?

• They declared the protest a lawful assembly.

• They ignored the protests.

• They declared the protest an unlawful assembly and made arrests.

• They joined the protesters in solidarity.

Until when will the state of emergency remain in place in Salt Lake City?

• July 13th

• July 4th

• June 30th

• August 1st

What legal action is Palacios Carbajal's family planning to take?

• They plan to organize more protests.

• They plan to request a federal investigation.

• They plan to file a civil lawsuit.

• They plan to appeal the district attorney's decision.