Man who fired at gunman and killed Utah ‘No Kings' protester was a safety volunteer, organizers say
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A military veteran who was trying to stop an alleged gunman and inadvertently shot and killed a demonstrator at a Salt Lake City 'No Kings' rally was a 'safety volunteer' for the demonstration, according to police and organizers.
The safety volunteer fired three rounds at Arturo Gamboa, 24, who had allegedly brandish a rifle at the crowd, hitting both Gamboa and a protester on Saturday, police said.
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