1 year on, widow of bystander killed at No Kings protest calls for ‘responsible gun laws’

Laura Ah Loo reflected on her late husband’s legacy and the action she hopes government leaders will take.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A year after her husband was shot and killed at a No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, Laura Ah Loo wants him to be remembered for his kindness and the ways he stood up for others.

She’s also expressing frustration that two proposals to change Utah’s gun laws, both informed by the shooting of Afa Ah Loo, never gained momentum in the Legislature this year.

Laura Ah Loo shared her thoughts with …

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