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National 50501 Cuts Ties With Salt Lake City Chapter After Deadly ‘No Kings’ Protest Shooting

Authorities review video footage alongside witness statements to determine whether Arturo Gamboa will face charges following a safety volunteer’s shot that killed bystander Afa Ah Loo.

People rush to give medical assistance to a man shot during a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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A young man pays his respects to Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known to friends and family as Afa, on June 17, 2025, at a makeshift memorial in Salt Lake City, on the block where Ah Loo was fatally shot during a "No Kings" protest on Saturday, June 14.
Arthur Folasa Ah Loo appeared on the fashion design reality TV show “Project Runway.”

Overview

  • A safety volunteer fired three shots at Arturo Gamboa during the ‘No Kings’ protest, fatally striking bystander Afa Ah Loo while grazing Gamboa.
  • Footage obtained by KSTU-TV shows Gamboa’s rifle pointed toward the ground as he moved away from the volunteers, contradicting their initial claim that he aimed at protesters.
  • On June 19, the national 50501 Movement announced it had severed ties with its Salt Lake City chapter for violating the group’s strict no-weapons policy.
  • Salt Lake County prosecutors secured a judicial extension to detain Gamboa until Monday while they review evidence for potential murder charges.
  • Investigators are collecting surveillance and amateur videos, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing evidence to determine whether the volunteer’s use of force was justified.