The family of Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo continues to seek justice one year after he was shot and killed while attending a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City. A wrongful death lawsuit, filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah as Civil Case No. 26-0901794, targets event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city itself, alleging negligence that led to the fatal incident.
According to the complaint, on June 14, 2025, Ah Loo was recording the protest organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which had encouraged “peacekeeping” volunteers to be armed. During the event, 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. The family’s attorney, Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, stated, “This tragedy was foreseeable and preventable. The organizers created the conditions for it and must be held accountable.”
Ah Loo’s death was recently highlighted in The New York Times, which detailed how rogue decision-making by armed individuals at protests can lead to catastrophic outcomes. The lawsuit seeks damages for economic losses suffered by Laura Ah Loo and the couple’s children, medical and funeral expenses, and general damages for lost affection and companionship.
Additional case information, including photos, video, and pleadings, is available at Parker & McConkie’s website. The case underscores ongoing concerns about armed civilian presence at demonstrations and the legal responsibilities of organizers and law enforcement to ensure public safety.
