SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The widow of beloved Utah fashion designer Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a supporter of social justice, demanded justice on Wednesday for her husband, fatally shot during a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City over four months ago.
On June 15, a member of a volunteer peacekeeping team fired shots at a man who was allegedly brandishing a rifle at demonstrators. One shot struck Ah Loo, who later died in the hospital. Laura Ah Loo recalled her husband holding a sign that read, 'The world is watching' at the protest.
'Afa always stood for those who needed justice the most,' Laura emphasized during a press conference. 'And now I stand for him, on his behalf, for his sake and for all of us. The world is watching.'
While police had arrested Arturo Gamboa, the man with the rifle, they have yet to press charges against him or the volunteer who shot at him and hit Ah Loo. Authorities continue to investigate whether the shooter acted in self-defense.
A new round of demonstrations in October has reignited interest in the ongoing investigation as thousands gathered to voice their support for Ah Loo's family and seek justice.
Laura Ah Loo's attorneys have announced plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the unidentified volunteer. Legal experts, however, cast doubt on the likelihood of criminal charges against either Gamboa or the volunteer, citing Utah's strong self-defense laws.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has expressed sympathy toward the family, stating the complexity of the investigation will influence decision-making on potential charges in the future. Nonetheless, experts believe the bar for criminal prosecution remains high in this case, despite the emotional weight of Ah Loo's tragic death.
On June 15, a member of a volunteer peacekeeping team fired shots at a man who was allegedly brandishing a rifle at demonstrators. One shot struck Ah Loo, who later died in the hospital. Laura Ah Loo recalled her husband holding a sign that read, 'The world is watching' at the protest.
'Afa always stood for those who needed justice the most,' Laura emphasized during a press conference. 'And now I stand for him, on his behalf, for his sake and for all of us. The world is watching.'
While police had arrested Arturo Gamboa, the man with the rifle, they have yet to press charges against him or the volunteer who shot at him and hit Ah Loo. Authorities continue to investigate whether the shooter acted in self-defense.
A new round of demonstrations in October has reignited interest in the ongoing investigation as thousands gathered to voice their support for Ah Loo's family and seek justice.
Laura Ah Loo's attorneys have announced plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the unidentified volunteer. Legal experts, however, cast doubt on the likelihood of criminal charges against either Gamboa or the volunteer, citing Utah's strong self-defense laws.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has expressed sympathy toward the family, stating the complexity of the investigation will influence decision-making on potential charges in the future. Nonetheless, experts believe the bar for criminal prosecution remains high in this case, despite the emotional weight of Ah Loo's tragic death.
