SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — In the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, public records show organizers did not disclose that armed volunteers would be present — despite later admitting one fired the fatal shot.
The June 14 demonstration, organized by a local affiliate of the national protest group 50-50-1, ended in tragedy when an armed volunteer shot and killed bystander Afa Ah Loo. According to Salt Lake City Police, the shooter was part of the protest’s self-described “peacekeeping” team.
However, records obtained by KUTV show no such security presence was included in the original city permit. In the application, protest organizer Michael Andaman selected “None” when asked whether the group would provide private security or hire off-duty Salt Lake City Police. The permit projected 1,000 attendees, with 30 volunteers, and explicitly stated no security would be provided…