The family of Arthur 'Afa' Ah Loo continues to seek accountability one year after he was fatally shot while recording a 'No Kings' protest in downtown Salt Lake City. A wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah (Case No. 26-0901794) names event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city as defendants.
On June 14, 2025, Ah Loo attended a rally organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which encouraged armed 'peacekeeping' volunteers. During the protest, a peacekeeper fired three shots at an individual legally open-carrying a rifle, believing the person posed a threat. One of those bullets struck Ah Loo in the head, killing him.
'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.'
The case was recently highlighted in The New York Times, which detailed how rogue decision-making by armed individuals can lead to tragic consequences. The Ah Loo family's complaint seeks damages for economic losses, medical and funeral expenses, and loss of companionship.
Additional information, including photos and legal filings, is available at Parker & McConkie's website. The family hopes the lawsuit will bring accountability and prevent similar tragedies.
