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Hey, #Utahns #utpol #utleg #SaltLake #SaltLakeCity read this article with a lot of quotes by Clark Aposhian about how our #OpenCarry #ConstitutionalCarry #Unlicened #GunLaws mean you can walk around with guns in public, in crowds, at protests and not be consideted to be breaking any laws, maybe even after you shoot someone.

sltrib.com/news/2025/06/19/can

Then, consider, who is Clark Aposhian? How many guns does he own? Has he ever done anything that could be charged as #DomesticViolence that could result in his losing his ability to own guns? Did prosecutors chicken out and plead him down because they were afraid of a massive shootout when they tried to seize those guns? Should we maybe not give guys that behave like him so much say in who gets to behave how with what deadly weapons?

archive.sltrib.com/article.php

The Salt Lake Tribune · Understanding Utah’s gun laws after deadly shooting at ‘No Kings’ marchA fatal shooting at Salt Lake City’s No Kings rally Saturday raises questions about Utah’s gun laws, self-defense and civil liability. Experts weigh in.

Man killed at '#NoKings' protest in #SaltLakeCity was acclaimed 'Project Runway' designer

#ArthurFolasaAhLoo was a former contestant on the show whose designs were lauded by celebrities from “Real Housewives” to “Moana” star Auli’i Cravahlo.

June 16, 2025, 3:42 PM EDT
By Kimmy Yam

"Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, an innocent bystander who was shot and killed Saturday at a '#NoKings' protest in Utah, is being remembered as a celebrated fashion designer who dressed the likes of 'Moana' star Auli’i Cravalho and cast members of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” He also committed his life to both his Pacific Islander culture and his role as a father.

"Ah Loo, the 39-year-old head of fashion house Afa Ah Loo, 'was not the intended target of the gunfire,” Salt Lake City police said. Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, Ah Loo died at a local hospital, officials said.

"In an emotional post on social media, Cravalho said there were 'no words to hold the grief of losing' #AhLoo.

" 'Your artistry will never be forgotten; and neither will your peaceful protest,' Cravalho said. "My deepest condolences, sympathies and Aloha to his family, and all who felt his impact.'

"Officials said that two men who were part of the event’s 'peacekeeping team' were detained Saturday after one of the 'peacekeepers' allegedly fired the shot that fatally injured Ah Loo. #ArturoGamboa, 24, was also arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on a murder charge.

"The 'peacekeepers' told police that they saw Gamboa move away from the crowd and begin manipulating an AR-15-style rifle. It prompted them to draw their guns and order him to drop the weapon, police said. However, Gamboa ran into the crowd, holding his gun in a 'firing position,' leading one of the 'peacekeepers' to fire three shots. One of the shots struck Gamboa while the other hit Ah Loo, police said "

nbcnews.com/news/asian-america

NBC News · Man killed at 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City remembered as acclaimed Polynesian designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo.By Kimmy Yam
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"Both sides!" the media cries, trying to make a burning Waymo just as bad as the three Fascist murders that happened over the weekend in an America that is being taken over by Fascism.

Some in the media will make out the victims deserved what happened to them for being "so political" , classic victim blaming of the Patriarchy

theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j

The Guardian · ‘No Kings’ demonstrator dies after being shot at Utah protest, police sayBy Guardian staff reporter

A man who was believed to be part of a peacekeeping team for the #NoKings #protest in #SaltLakeCity, #Utah shot at a person who was brandishing a rifle at demonstrators, striking both the rifleman & a bystander who later died at the hospital….

Police took the alleged rifleman, Arturo Gamboa, 24, into custody Saturday evening on a #murder charge, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said…. The bystander was Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, a fashion designer from Samoa.

apnews.com/article/utah-no-kin

#Utah #OSM mappers - our monthly map night is TONIGHT 6pm-8pm at Woodbine Food Hall #SaltLakeCity! We would love to have you if you're interested in OSM, open geodata or open source GIS. Our map nights are casual gatherings, no agenda or presentations, just a bunch of map enthusiasts mapping, sharing knowledge and having a good time. osmutah.org/

OpenStreetMap UtahOpenStreetMap Utah | OpenStreetMap User and Mapper Group for Salt Lake City and the Wasatch FrontOpenStreetMap User and Mapper Group for Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front

A nice story about a newly lively commercial zone in #SaltLakeCity (though I don't appreciate the comparison to other cities). They say the success was built on a zoning change to allow homes to be fully converted to businesses and a street safety project that built the best cycle track in the city. sltrib.com/news/2025/05/31/how

The Salt Lake Tribune · ‘Main Street USA’? Feels like Portland? Here’s what makes this SLC street ‘good and cool’Good food, a convenient urban trail, bungalows renovated to hold creative businesses and collaborative owners are combining to give this neighborhood its cool vibe.

Does anyone know if the red line is going to the University or Salt Lake Central today? UTA's website and all their prior communications say that the University branch doesn't close until tomorrow, but also the schedule and their GTFS feed say the red line is going through downtown today.