Fact Check: "The Salt Lake City Police Department reported that one person was critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound during the protest shooting."
What We Know
On June 14, 2025, a shooting occurred during the "No Kings" demonstration in downtown Salt Lake City, resulting in multiple injuries. The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) confirmed that one individual, identified as 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, was killed, while another individual, 24-year-old Arturo Gamboa, was critically injured with a gunshot wound and taken to the hospital (SLCPD Update, Salt Lake Tribune). The police report indicated that Gamboa was involved in the incident and was later arrested on charges of murder (Idaho Capital Sun).
The SLCPD described Gamboa as having been dressed in black and behaving suspiciously before the shooting occurred. Witnesses reported that he brandished an AR-15-style rifle, which led to a confrontation with peacekeepers at the event, resulting in Gamboa being shot and subsequently injuring Ah Loo, who was an innocent bystander (SLCPD Update, Salt Lake Tribune).
Analysis
The claim that "one person was critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound" is accurate in the context of the shooting incident. The SLCPD confirmed that Gamboa was critically injured and that he had a life-threatening gunshot wound (Idaho Capital Sun). However, the claim may be misleading if interpreted without context, as it does not specify that the critically injured individual was the suspect in the shooting rather than an innocent bystander.
The sources used to verify this claim are credible, particularly the official SLCPD update, which provides detailed information about the incident and the individuals involved. The Salt Lake Tribune also corroborates this information, confirming the critical condition of Gamboa and the fatality of Ah Loo (Salt Lake Tribune). The Idaho Capital Sun further supports the narrative by detailing the events surrounding the shooting and the subsequent arrest of Gamboa (Idaho Capital Sun).
While the SLCPD is a reliable source, it is important to note that the information is based on preliminary investigations, and details may evolve as the investigation progresses. Therefore, while the claim is substantiated, it is essential to consider the context and the identities of those involved.
Conclusion
Verdict: Partially True
The claim is partially true because it accurately states that one person was critically injured with a life-threatening gunshot wound during the protest shooting. However, it lacks clarity regarding the identity of the injured individual, who was the suspect rather than an innocent bystander. This distinction is crucial for understanding the full context of the incident.
