Archive · 4 Dec 2025
Safety Volunteer Charged in Utah Protest Shooting
A safety volunteer named Matthew Alder was charged with manslaughter for accidentally shooting and killing a man named Arthur Folasa Ah Loo during a protest in Utah.
Alder was trying to stop another man who he thought might start shooting people.
The third shot he fired hit Ah Loo, who was a famous fashion designer.
The district attorney said Alder's actions were reckless.
Ah Loo's widow is sad but thinks the charges are fair.
The other man involved, Arturo Gamboa, won't be charged because there isn't enough evidence against him.
The protest was part of a series called 'No Kings' against the government.
Matthew Alder, a safety volunteer, was charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting Arthur Folasa Ah Loo during a 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Alder fired three shots, one hitting a man with a rifle and another inadvertently killing Ah Loo.
Prosecutors argue that Alder's third shot was reckless and constituted manslaughter.
Ah Loo was a successful fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant.
Arturo Gamboa, the man with the rifle, was initially arrested but will not be charged due to lack of evidence.
- Who
- Matthew Alder, a safety volunteer, shot Arthur Folasa Ah Loo during a protest.
- What
- Alder was charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting.
- When
- The incident occurred in June 2024 during a 'No Kings' protest.
- Where
- The shooting took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Why
- Alder believed he was preventing a potential mass shooting but his third shot was deemed reckless.
- Victim
- Arthur Folasa Ah Loo (Afa)
- Accused
- Matthew Alder
- Date of Incident
- June 2024
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Protest
- No Kings protest
- Charges
- Manslaughter
- Victim's Profession
- Fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant