Update on the Salt Lake City No Kings protest shooting:
The individual who pulled out an AR15 rifle and was shot by one of the protest's armed "peacekeepers" (those who wear yellow safety vests at these things) has been released from jail pending further investigation:
" The decision was made after the district attorney's office reviewed the preliminary evidence in the case for the first time on Friday.
"And upon that review, the state has determined that it will be unable to make an informed decision as to whether charges against Mr. Gamboa will be filed or declined before his scheduled release date of (Monday)," according to the order." (DA has limited time to formally file charges) .
Another piece of information from his supporters:
" Open-carrying is a common practice for Arturo. He has done so at several protests in the past without conflict, and when asked to protest without any weapons, he has respected that request because at his core, all he cares about was being present to support the causes he believes in..."
Open carry of firearms is legal in Utah and the threshold for "brandishing" (a criminal offense) is when the firearm is displayed in a manner which communicates a threat.
Utah statute:
Effective 5/7/2025
76-11-207. Threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel if the actor, in the presence of two or more individuals:
(a) unlawfully draws or exhibits a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner; or
(b) unlawfully uses a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
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5) For purposes of this section, the following conduct by an actor does not constitute drawing or exhibiting a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner as described in Subsection (2):
(a) possession of a dangerous weapon, whether visible or concealed, without additional threatening behavior;
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The national protest group 50501 has terminated its relationship with the Utah group because the presence of weapons apparently violates their protocols on protest.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51333308/judge-orders-man-arrested-in-no-kings-protest-released-from-jail-
The individual who pulled out an AR15 rifle and was shot by one of the protest's armed "peacekeepers" (those who wear yellow safety vests at these things) has been released from jail pending further investigation:
" The decision was made after the district attorney's office reviewed the preliminary evidence in the case for the first time on Friday.
"And upon that review, the state has determined that it will be unable to make an informed decision as to whether charges against Mr. Gamboa will be filed or declined before his scheduled release date of (Monday)," according to the order." (DA has limited time to formally file charges) .
Another piece of information from his supporters:
" Open-carrying is a common practice for Arturo. He has done so at several protests in the past without conflict, and when asked to protest without any weapons, he has respected that request because at his core, all he cares about was being present to support the causes he believes in..."
Open carry of firearms is legal in Utah and the threshold for "brandishing" (a criminal offense) is when the firearm is displayed in a manner which communicates a threat.
Utah statute:
Effective 5/7/2025
76-11-207. Threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel if the actor, in the presence of two or more individuals:
(a) unlawfully draws or exhibits a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner; or
(b) unlawfully uses a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
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5) For purposes of this section, the following conduct by an actor does not constitute drawing or exhibiting a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner as described in Subsection (2):
(a) possession of a dangerous weapon, whether visible or concealed, without additional threatening behavior;
-
The national protest group 50501 has terminated its relationship with the Utah group because the presence of weapons apparently violates their protocols on protest.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51333308/judge-orders-man-arrested-in-no-kings-protest-released-from-jail-
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