Shooting at Salt Lake City “No Kings” Protest Leaves Bystander Dead
Salt Lake City, UT – Tensions escalated dramatically during the “No Kings” protest on Saturday when a peacekeeper allegedly shot at a rifle-wielding man, resulting in the fatal injury of a bystander. Police took 24-year-old Arturo Gamboa into custody on murder charges after he brandished an AR-15-style rifle towards demonstrators, prompting intervention from a man dressed in a neon green vest believed to be part of a peacekeeping team.
The bystander, identified as 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd noted that Gamboa’s actions created a perilous situation, though it is unclear what provoked his behavior. Witnesses reported chaos as the shots rang out, with hundreds of protesters fleeing in panic.
The "No Kings" protests, which echoed across the country, sought to challenge perceived authoritarianism under former President Donald Trump. The Utah chapter of the 50501 Movement, which organized the event, condemned Gamboa’s actions and acknowledged the peacekeeping team’s response. Investigations into the peacekeeper’s role and training are ongoing as the community seeks answers in the wake of this tragic incident.
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