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'Innocent Bystander' Shot, Killed by Member of 'Peacekeeping' Group at Salt Lake 'No Kings' Rally
- On June 15, 2025, during the large "No Kings" demonstration held in Salt Lake City, Utah, 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was tragically killed after a member of a peacekeeping team fired at an individual carrying a rifle.
- The shooting erupted after Arturo Gamboa, 24, brandished an AR-15-style rifle and ran toward the crowd, prompting peacekeepers in neon vests to fire three rounds, one of which struck Ah Loo, an innocent bystander.
- Peacekeepers are volunteer safety teams not formally affiliated with police, following guidelines that discourage confronting armed individuals, though questions remain about their role and actions at this protest.
- Police arrested Gamboa on murder charges, stating he acted recklessly without regard for life, while Ah Loo left behind a wife and two young children and was mourned by officials and organizers.
- The incident has prompted ongoing investigations into all parties involved, stirred condemnation from leaders including Governor Cox, and raised discussions about the risks of firearms at protests even as organizers advocate non-violence.
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Veteran Who Fired at Gunman and Inadvertently Killed Utah Protester Was a Safety Volunteer, Organizers Say
Police said that the permit for the protest did not specify that there would be armed security, and that the role and responsibilities of event staff were being investigated.
'Peacekeeping' goes sideways as Salt Lake City No Kings protest turns deadly for innocent bystander
A peaceful “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 15, 2025, took a tragic turn when an innocent bystander, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, was shot and killed during a confrontation involving a suspected armed man and a civilian “peacekeeping team.” The sudden violence disrupted the demonstration, leading to the death of a well-loved community member and sparking an ongoing police investigation into this possible crime and chaotic…
'Innocent Bystander' Dies After Shooting at 'No Kings' Protest in Utah as Police Charge Suspect with Murder
Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was shot and critically wounded during the protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14. He later died in the hospital from his injuries, the Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed in a news release.
‘Peacekeeper’ under investigation for role in Salt Lake City protest shooting
Two days after a bystander was shot and killed by a stray bullet at Saturday's "No Kings" protest, the SLCPD confirmed it is investigating the role of the “peacekeeper” who fired their weapon at a suspect who faces murder charges.
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