Urban Uprisals: The Shocking Death in Salt Lake City
Following a demonstration against Trump, an individual sustained a fatal gunshot injury.
Hangin' out in Salt Lake City, huh? Well, things got a bit heated this weekend during the anti-Trump demonstrations - and we're not talkin' about the temperature.
A bloke went down during the "No Kings" protests, and now... he's six feet under. Police Chief Brian Redd confirmed on Sunday that the victim, 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, died in hospital following a shooting. He was allegedly an innocent bystander, and the suspect, Arturo Gamboa, has been nicked.
Over the weekend, the US saw one of the largest waves of protests against Trump's policies yet. Salt Lake City alone had a whopping 10,000 people on the streets. Organizers claimed over five million participants in more than 2,100 cities were part of the resistance, taking aim at Trump's authoritarian tendencies and immigration policies, including those on mass deportations.
Simultaneously, Trump decided to throw a military parade in Washington to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army. Coincidentally, it was also Trump's 79th birthday. While Trump thought it'd boost his popularity, surveys suggest the majority of the US population wasn't having it.
But enough about ol' Donny. Back in Salt Lake City, the shooting occurred near 151 S. State Street, approximately a couple of hours before eight. It all went down during the heated protests, with Ah Loo being the victim.
Gamboa was the man taken into custody. Witnesses reported he was approaching the crowd with an automatic rifle, but before he could do any harm, a "peacemaker" (likely someone designated by the protest organizers) decided to step in and fired at Gamboa. Gamboa only sustained minor injuries, but Ah Loo's injuries were critical... and ultimately fatal.
It's still unclear what motivated the shooting, and it remains to be seen whether the individuals involved knew one another. The police promptly responded and praised the unidentified "peacemaker" for preventing further harm. City Mayor Erin Mendenhall also spoke up, emphasizing that the shooting shouldn't overshadow the peaceful nature of the demonstration before the incident.
Stay tuned for more updates on this situation, folks. It's a wild ride! 🎢
References:1. "Protesters fill streets in Salt Lake City, nationwide to rally against President Donald Trump's policies - KUTV.com." KUTV.com, 17 June 2025, https://www.kutv.com/news/local/protesters-fill-streets-in-salt-lake-city-nationwide-to-rally-against-president-donald-trumps-policies.2. "One person shot, killed during Salt Lake City protest against President Donald Trump - KSL.com." KSL.com, 15 June 2025, https://www.ksl.com/article/50829931/one-person-shot-killed-during-salt-lake-city-protest-against-president-donald-trump.
The shooting incident, which resulted in the death of 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, occurred during the anti-Trump demonstrations in Salt Lake City, a general-news event that attracted a substantial crowd. The suspect, Arturo Gamboa, was arrested, and it remains unknown what motivated the crime-and-justice incident. The police and city mayor emphasized that the shooting should not overshadow the peaceful nature of the protest, a significant part of the politics landscape in the US.
