Peacekeeper Charged With Murder After Utah No Kings Protest Shooting

During the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump's policies, a shooting incident in Salt Lake City resulted in the death of an innocent bystander, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39. Arturo Gamboa, 24, who was allegedly armed with a rifle and separated from the crowd, was confronted by peacekeepers wearing neon vests; when Gamboa raised his rifle and ran toward the crowd, one peacekeeper fired three shots. One bullet struck Gamboa with minor injuries, while another fatally wounded Ah Loo. Police have charged Gamboa with murder but have not determined his motive for pulling out the rifle or fleeing from the peacekeepers. The shooting caused panic among protestors, who fled into nearby businesses and parking garages. Organizers of the protests and the Utah chapter of the 50501 Movement condemned the violence, and authorities are investigating the roles and training of the peacekeepers involved.