SALT LAKE CITY — The man arrested and facing possible murder charges connected to the deadly shooting of an innocent bystander during Saturday's protest march will remain behind bars for a few more days.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced his office had requested and received a 3-day extension to detain Gamboa, who would have been released from jail Thursday had the request not been granted due to the 72-hour deadline to file charges.
Gill said the extension was needed because the office had not received a formal screening of the evidence associated with the murder charge. The formal screening of the evidence is scheduled for Friday.
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“This was a large crime scene," explained Gill. "This is also very nuanced in terms of the facts, the principle facts right now that are in the public domain.”
Gamboa was arrested without firing a shot after he was seen carrying an AR-15 rifle during the march. An event volunteer assigned to be a "peacekeeper" during the protest fired at Gamboa, wounding him and striking fashion designer Afa Ah Loo, who later died of his injuries.
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Since his arrest after the shooting, Gamboa has been held at the Salt Lake County Jail. The extension will allow him to be held without bail until 5 p.m. on Monday.
“I ask for everyone’s patience. When a person loses their life, we are all impacted as a community," Gill added. "It is critical that we are thorough, accurate, and faithful to the truth. Arthur Afa Ah Loo’s family and our community of citizens deserve no less.”
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