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 the No Kings protest that took place in Salt Lake City on Saturday, confirmed the "peacekeeper" who was involved in a deadly shooting during the protest was a safety volunteer and military veteran.

A 39-year-old man died Saturday after being shot during a large “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said Sunday.