The family of Arthur 'Afa' Ah Loo continues to seek 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), targets event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city, alleging negligence and failure to ensure safety.
'This tragedy was foreseeable and preventable,' said Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, the 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 armed 'peacekeeping' volunteers. A peacekeeper fired at an individual legally open-carrying a rifle, believing the person posed a threat. Three shots were fired; one 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 led to tragedy. The lawsuit seeks damages for economic losses to Laura Ah Loo and their children, medical and funeral expenses, and loss of companionship.
Additional case information, including photos and pleadings, is available at this page.
