National 50501 Cuts Ties with Salt Lake Group after Fatal Protest Shooting

The national 50501 protest organization has severed ties with its Salt Lake City chapter following a fatal shooting at the "No Kings" protest, where a volunteer "peacekeeper" shot and killed Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo, an innocent bystander, while firing at Arturo Gamboa, who was carrying an AR-15 style rifle. Gamboa was arrested on suspicion of murder, while the peacekeeper, whose identity remains undisclosed, is under investigation but has not been charged. The national 50501 group condemned the incident, emphasizing their strict no-weapons policy and stating that each local group is autonomous and responsible for their own planning, attributing the split to the Salt Lake chapter's disregard for their core values. They acknowledged early inaccuracies in their statements about the shooting and expressed deep regret for any harm caused to Ah Loo and his family. The incident has sparked significant community sorrow, as Ah Loo was a noted fashion designer and prominent member of the Pacific Islander community. The investigation remains active, with the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office reviewing potential charges related to the case.