A self-described “peacekeeper” shot three times at Gamboa. At least one of the bullets hit Gamboa in the side. Another bullet accidentally hit and killed a 39-year-old protester.

So some rookie sees a guy peacefully walking around with an AR-15 and starts blasting? Open carry is stupid, carrying an AR-15 alone at a protest is stupid. But it’s still the dude’s right. Maybe the “peacekeeper” was an off duty HiGhlY TraINeD cop.

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    Why is it we get to know this guy’s name, but not the “self described peacekeeper”s name who actually shot two people and killed one?

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      Because this guy and a lot of his friends and family are openly talking to the media and giving their names out…

      The person who panic shot two people killing one, probably isn’t as eager to get his name and face on tv

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      Press liability most likely. They don’t want to fuck it up and have people accidentally haranguing the wrong person before they confirm facts & misinformation.

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          From a legal standpoint, I think the difference is that one is under suspicion in jail and the other isn’t. They are just relaying information given by the police I think.

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            Arturo Gamboa, 24, remains at the Salt Lake County Jail, booked on suspicion of murder.

            He has not been formally charged by prosecutors with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.

            Two peacekeepers were also “taken into custody” but have not been charged.

            They’ve all been booked and none have been charged so the “difference” is media spin alone.

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              Ya, I’m clearly mistaken. I’m guessing its like the other user said, Arturo and his family and willingly talking to the press.