Security Guard In Custody For Shooting Protester At ‘Patriot Rally’ In Colorado

Topline

Denver police have detained a private security guard hired by a local news station for the shooting of a man at a “Patriot Rally” in Colorado Saturday afternoon, the latest fatality amid months of nationwide protests.

Key Facts

Crucial Quote 

“He was murdered because he backed the police,” wrote Carol Keltner on Facebook, identifying herself as Keltner’s mother. “His 24 year-old-son was with him.” 

Key Background 

This is the latest fatality amid months of clashes between political protesters. In August, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse was charged with killing two protesters and injuring a third during heated unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. In September, Aaron J. Danielson, affiliated with the right-wing group Patriot Prayer, was shot by Michael Forest Reinoehl, a self-identified supporter of Antifa, during protests in downtown Portland, Oregon. 

Further Reading 

“One dead after gunfire at downtown Denver rallies; private security guard on contract by 9News in custody” (The Denver Post)

“What We Know About Kyle Rittenhouse, The 17-Year-Old Charged In The Kenosha Shootings” (Forbes)