SALT LAKE CITY — A 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, saying Alder fired a reckless shot into a crowd that killed Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo, 39.

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.

“Although Mr. Gamboa engaged in what could reasonably be perceived as alarming and irresponsible conduct by assembling an AR-15 under the cover during a mass g

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