The family of Arthur 'Afa' Ah Loo continues to pursue justice one year after he was fatally shot while attending a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City. A wrongful death lawsuit, filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah (Civil Case No. 26-0901794), seeks to hold event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city accountable for the incident.
'This tragedy was foreseeable and preventable,' said Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, the law firm representing the Ah Loo family. 'The organizers created the conditions for it and must be held accountable.'
On June 14, 2025, Ah Loo was recording the 'No Kings' rally organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which encouraged 'peacekeeping' volunteers to be armed. One of those peacekeepers fired shots at an individual legally open-carrying a rifle, believing the person posed a threat. The shooter fired three shots, one of which struck Ah Loo in the head, killing him.
Ah Loo's death was recently highlighted in The New York Times, detailing how rogue decision-making by armed individuals can lead to tragic consequences. The complaint seeks damages for economic losses to Laura Ah Loo and the couple's children, medical and funeral expenses, and general damages for lost affection and companionship.
Additional case information and resources, including photos, video, and pleadings, are available at Parker & McConkie's blog.
