One year after Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo was shot and killed at a "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, his family continues to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah (Case No. 26-0901794). The suit names event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city itself, arguing that the tragedy was foreseeable and preventable.
"The organizers created the conditions for it and must be held accountable," said Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, the firm representing the Ah Loo family.
On June 14, 2025, Ah Loo attended and recorded the protest organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which encouraged "peacekeeping" volunteers to be armed. During the event, a peacekeeper fired shots 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, which detailed how rogue decision-making by armed individuals can lead to tragic consequences.
The complaint 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 the dangers of armed volunteer peacekeepers at protests and raises questions about accountability for event organizers and law enforcement. For the Ah Loo family, the pursuit of justice continues as they seek to prevent similar tragedies.
