Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

red dog 1

(31,277 posts)

11. After carefully re-reading the OP, it looks like the suspect, Gamboa, was NOT a designated peacekeeper.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #10)

Sun Jun 15, 2025, 05:10 PM

Jun 15

(I got confused and will delete my reply)

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

36 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The peaceful protester shot in Salt Lake City yesterday has died. [View all] RockRaven Jun 15 OP

Headline from Omaha ... sinkingfeeling Jun 15 #1

So if I understand this correctly, a good guy without a gun was killed by a good guy with a gun Pinback Jun 15 #7

Designated peacekeeper? ThoughtCriminal Jun 15 #2

Maybe I'm misreading you... but they unintentionally killed an innocent bystander when shooting to stop Gamboa. chowder66 Jun 15 #5

Yeah, that's what it seems like to me too...They were trying to shoot Gamboa, not the innocent bystander. red dog 1 Jun 15 #9

Yup... gunfire by security aimed at some guy with a rifle, unintentionally hit an innocent bystander.... Jack Valentino Tuesday #32

Sounds like "protest-organizer-appointed militia." Igel Jun 15 #3

Assassin... dlk Jun 15 #4

hinky. stillcool Jun 15 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author red dog 1 Jun 15 #8

Was there an implication that Arturo Gamboa was the littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #10

After carefully re-reading the OP, it looks like the suspect, Gamboa, was NOT a designated peacekeeper. red dog 1 Jun 15 #11

❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 15 #13

Murder. Period Evolve Dammit Jun 15 #12

The so-called peacekeepers were probably not trained security personnel. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 15 #14

This point is what is inherently wrong with... Shipwack Jun 15 #17

This article is horrible. Was Gamboa arrested? Was he a mass shooter? Melon Tuesday #29

What we know: There was a bad guy with a gun that probably intended to kill and maim protesters. flashman13 Jun 15 #15

While I agree with your sentiment expressed here... Brenda Jun 15 #20

because they don't agree with their opinions Jack Valentino Tuesday #33

Why do you say that? Dr. Strange Jun 16 #21

Yep. It looks like the guy was an ANTIFA pro carry guy and security just opened up on him Hassin Bin Sober Jun 16 #25

. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 16 #26

. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 16 #27

Well, according to some report I read, he "separated himself from the other protesters", Jack Valentino Tuesday #35

This is terrible news. The MAGAts have killed AllyCat Jun 15 #16

According to the linked article MerrilyMerrily Jun 15 #18

Exactly right Mountainguy Jun 16 #24

Arturo Gamboa is a Salt Lake leftist who has been known to open carry his AR-15 at protests before... Self Esteem Jun 16 #28

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 15 #19

He was a well known fashion designer. nolabear Jun 16 #22

Pretty simple Mountainguy Jun 16 #23

This. The shooting was justified. Melon Tuesday #30

I'm sure he will be. Mountainguy Tuesday #31

Is this the Samoan guy ? JI7 Tuesday #34

Yeah. Dr. Strange Tuesday #36