SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City's top law enforcer says the gun violence that happened in the downtown area over the weekend "is not acceptable."
About 3:30 a.m. Saturday, officers on bike patrol were in a parking lot near 60 W. Market Street when a "volley of gunshots" was fired. Amhednasir Abdi, 19, who police believe was involved, was arrested for investigation of fleeing from officers.Halapaini Latu Moala, 22, was shot and killed. Brown said those who are purposely trying to block detectives from investigating the case will be arrested for obstruction. He also said that police won't let fear or intimidation prevent witnesses from coming forward.