An armed volunteer at the protest shot and killed Afa Ah Loo on June 14th, 2025, in Salt Lake City while he was recording
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, June 22, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — The family of a Salt Lake City father is still looking for justice one year after he was shot and killed while attending a “No Kings” protest.
In a wrongful death suit filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah, Civil Case No. 26-0901794, the family of Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo is seeking to hold event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city accountable for his death.
“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 attending and recording the “No Kings” rally in downtown Salt Lake City. The protest was organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which encouraged “peacekeeping” volunteers to be armed.
One of those “peacekeepers” fired shots at an individual who was legally open-carrying a rifle at the protest, believing the armed individual posed a threat to protesters. The shooter fired three shots — one of which struck Ah Loo in the head, ultimately resulting in his death.
Afa Ah Loo’s death was recently highlighted in The New York Times. The article details the chain of events that led up to Ah Loo’s death and how rogue decision-making by armed individuals can lead to tragic consequences.
The complaint, filed on behalf of the Ah Loo family, 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, may be found at https://www.parkerandmcconkie.com/blog/afa-aloos-story-seeking-truth-accountability-and-justice/.
For media inquiries or requests for more information, please contact Michael Knauff, Publicist at Otter PR, at michael.knauff@otterpr.com or visitparkerandmcconkie.com.
About Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers
Founded in 1978, Parker & McConckie represents individuals and families in serious injury and civil rights cases throughout Utah and beyond. The firm has handled matters of national significance, including those involving Gabby Petito (Case No. 220700046) and Afa Ah Loo (Case No. 251915142). Parker & McConkie is nationally recognized for its trial advocacy, integrity, and commitment to accountability and justice.
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