Utah Family Seeks Justice One Year After Father Killed at ‘No Kings’ Protest

One year after Arthur ‘Afa’ Ah Loo was fatally shot while attending a ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Salt Lake City, his family continues to seek accountability through a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Utah’s Third Judicial District Court (Civil Case No. 26-0901794). The suit names event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city itself, alleging that negligence and foreseeable risks led to the tragedy.

On June 14, 2025, Ah Loo was recording the rally organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which had encouraged ‘peacekeeping’ volunteers to be armed. According to the complaint, one of those armed peacekeepers fired three shots at an individual legally open-carrying a rifle, mistakenly believing the person posed a threat. One of the bullets struck Ah Loo in the head, killing him. The incident was later highlighted in The New York Times, which detailed how rogue decision-making by armed individuals can lead to tragic outcomes.

Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, the firm representing the Ah Loo family, stated, ‘This tragedy was foreseeable and preventable. The organizers created the conditions for it and must be held accountable.’ 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 loss of affection and companionship.

The case underscores broader concerns about the role of armed civilians at protests. Attorneys for the family argue that the event organizers failed to ensure safety by promoting an armed peacekeeping presence without proper training or protocols. The complaint also contends that law enforcement and the city could have intervened to prevent the escalation.

Additional case information, including photos, video, and pleadings, is available at Parker & McConkie’s blog. The firm has handled other nationally significant cases, including those involving Gabby Petito (Case No. 220700046) and Ah Loo (Case No. 251915142).

As the anniversary of Ah Loo’s death passes, his family continues to push for accountability, hoping to prevent similar tragedies at future events. The case raises critical questions about the responsibilities of protest organizers and the limits of armed volunteer security.

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