Tragic Shooting at Utah 'No Kings' Rally Claims Life of Fashion Designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo
Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant, was fatally shot during a protest in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What to know about the shooting death at a Utah 'No Kings' rally
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Bystander shot and killed during No Kings protest in Utah
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Bystander killed at ‘No Kings’ protest in Utah
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Overview
- Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a 39-year-old fashion designer from Samoa, was shot and killed during a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The shooting occurred when Arturo Gamboa, 24, allegedly brandished a rifle, leading to chaos and Ah Loo's death.
- Ah Loo, known for his intricate designs celebrating Pacific Island culture, leaves behind a wife and two young children.
- A GoFundMe campaign for Ah Loo's family raised over $100,000 within 48 hours to support them after this tragedy.
- The incident is under investigation, focusing on the actions of peacekeepers present at the rally during the shooting.
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Emphasizes the ongoing investigation into the actions of peacekeepers during the protest shooting.
"The investigation includes whether the man who shot Gamboa and Ah Loo was justified in firing his gun, the Salt Lake City Police Department said Monday."
Associated Press"The incident occurred during a "No Kings Day" protest that drew an estimated 10,000 people to Pioneer Park."
ABC News"What is certain is that, if no guns were present at the protest, this tragedy would have been prevented altogether."
NBC News"The 39-year-old Ah Loo is survived by his wife Laura and their two children."
Deadline"The 39-year-old man shot and killed at a weekend “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City was a successful fashion designer and former “Project Runway” contestant who devoted his life to celebrating artists from the Pacific Islands."
ABC News"Ah Loo leaves behind his wife and two young children, according to a GoFundMe for his family that raised over $100,000 in 48 hours."
Associated Press"The incident remains under investigation, police said, adding that they are also looking into the actions of the peacekeepers."
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Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was killed during a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, where chaos erupted after a man allegedly brandished a rifle.
Afa Ah Loo was a celebrated fashion designer known for his intricate designs that celebrated Pacific Island culture. He also appeared on season 17 of 'Project Runway'.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $100,000 within 48 hours to support Ah Loo's family after his death.
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