Safety volunteer charged in fatal shooting of ‘No Kings’ protester in Utah

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunDecember 4, 2025 at 03:00 AM

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Matthew Scott Alder, a safety volunteer at a June "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, was charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo. Alder fired at another man, Arturo Gamboa, who was carrying a rifle, believing Gamboa was about to commit a mass shooting. Ah Loo, a bystander recording the protest, was struck and killed. The district attorney stated that while lethal force may be a right, it cannot be used recklessly. Gamboa, who was initially arrested but not charged, was legally carrying the rifle in public, and no charges will be filed against him. Alder faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted, and Ah Loo's widow hopes the charges will lead to safer public gatherings.

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Salt Lake City

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