SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) — The so-called “peacekeeper” accused of shooting and killing an innocent bystander during the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City in June is now facing a criminal charge for his alleged actions.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced Wednesday that he has charged Matt Scott Alder, 43, of Murray, with manslaughter, a second-degree felony.

Gill also announced he is declining to file charges against Arturo Roberto Gamboa, the man originally arrested for investigation of murder, who was also shot during the incident.

On June 14, Salt Lake police say Arturo Roberto Gamboa, 24, was carrying a rifle during a large No Kings protest in downtown Salt Lake City as an estimated 10,000 people marched on State Street. Two men who described themselves as part of

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