Security volunteer ordered to stand trial in accidental shooting of Utah No Kings protester

Prosecutors say Matthew Alder fired a "reckless shot." His defense attorneys say what happened was a tragedy, but not a crime.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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The armed volunteer accused of killing an innocent bystander at a Salt Lake City No Kings protest in 2025 has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter, a second-degree felony.

Third District Judge Derek Williams made the ruling at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing Tuesday, said Keith Chalmers, spokesperson for the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.

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