Utah Family Files Wrongful Death Suit 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 Salt Lake City, his family continues to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. Filed in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah, the suit names event organizers, Salt Lake City law enforcement, and the city as defendants, alleging that the tragedy was preventable.

According to the complaint, on June 14, 2025, Ah Loo was recording the protest organized by the Utah 50501 chapter, which encouraged 'peacekeeping' volunteers to carry firearms. During the event, a peacekeeper fired three shots at an individual openly carrying a rifle, believing the person posed a threat. One of those bullets struck Ah Loo in the head, killing him.

Jim McConkie of Parker & McConkie, the law firm representing the 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, medical and funeral expenses, and loss of companionship for Ah Loo's wife, Laura, and their children.

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 outcomes. Additional case information, including photos and legal filings, is available at Parker & McConkie's blog.

The case underscores the risks of armed volunteers at protests and raises questions about liability for event organizers and law enforcement. As the family pursues justice, the legal proceedings may set precedents for accountability in similar situations.