More than three weeks after gunshots sent protesters scattering, Salt Lake City police are still investigating the deadly “No Kings” shooting.
But it’s not unusual, Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Brent Weisberg said Tuesday, for detectives to take this much time.
“This,” he said, “is a regular homicide investigation.”
Weisberg said authorities have submitted an initial screening of evidence in the June 14 shooting to prosecutors, but noted that he couldn’t speak to any “additional investigative follow up” that’s been sent to the Salt Lake County district attorney’s office.
“These investigations, as I said before, they’re intentionally thorough,” he said, “and we’re going to move forward on it as the case develops.”
[See more: A visual breakdown of the protest and aftermath.]
Last month’s protest sent thousands marching down the streets of Utah’s capital.
After the chaos of gunfire ended the demonstration, authorities initially arrested 24-year-old Arturo Gamboa, who was armed with an assault-style rifle during the march. Police later determined he had not fired his weapon.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd said a member of the event’s “peacekeeping team” confronted Gamboa when they saw him carrying the rifle, and when Gamboa ran away, the “peacekeeper” fired three shots at him.
One of those shots injured Gamboa, but another hit 39-year-old Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, who later died. Gamboa was taken into custody the night of the shooting, but has not been formally charged and was released on June 20.
Police have not named the shooter or accused him of wrongdoing.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Tuesday that the investigation is still open, and that his prosecutors are currently reviewing evidence that’s already been submitted by police.
“We are committed to giving this case the attention our community expects, and the family of the victim rightfully deserves to ensure this is a just outcome for all parties involved,” Gill said. “This is an active and engaged process.”