Man killed at Salt Lake "No Kings" protest

[Grayfox54]

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/06/15/salt-lake-protest-shooting-man-dies/

Short version: Armed "Peacekeepers" noticed a man with an AR style rifle. They fired at him. Stray bullet hit and killed a bystander. Suspect  was hit and captured. 

 

[Chucktshoes]

[monkeylizard]

I don't know that I'd say it was unjustified. Sounds like Gamboa was initiating an attack. It's unfortunate that the victim was hit by a stray, but if the "peacekeepers" had been real cops I'd expect them to have acted in the same way. Hopefully with better aim, but that's rarely a guarantee just because of a badge.

[Chucktshoes]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK8e0Fxo5Sb/?igsh=MWVmandqbTF3bGtiOQ==
 

Reel has the video, and the caption and comments layout some of the fact as they are known at this time. The “peacekeepers” are gonna go to jail. Also, I’m very curious who hired and/or authorized them to be armed for this purpose. Are they actually licensed security officers? To be armed security, you have to be licensed in the state of Utah. If they were operating at the behest or consent of the organizers, who’s on the hook for the wrongful death lawsuit that’s inbound? There’s a Walton involved so somebody’s family is heading towards a very large payday.

[Sleep profit]

I have heard that Walmart has taken a financial hit due to Chrissy Walton getting involved in no kings day  Sam Walton the founder of Walmart I doubt would have approved of this   The news announced there were 7;000 protesters at the Knoxville no Kings event  Knoxville is a college town so I think that might be the majority of protesters No incidents where reported 

[Garufa]

1 hour ago, Sleep profit said:

The news announced there were 7;000 protesters at the Knoxville no Kings event  Knoxville is a college town so I think that might be the majority of protesters No incidents where reported 

You might want to look at some pics.  A huge number of folks at these protests are gray-haired or otherwise way out of college.