Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a beloved fashion designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant, was killed during a protest in Salt Lake City when gunfire broke out. The incident has left the community mourning the loss of a creative spirit dedicated to Pacific Island artists.

Arthur Folasa, who gained fame as "Afa" Ah Loo during season 17 of Project Runway, has been identified as the victim who was fatally shot over the weekend during a "No Kings Protest" in Salt Lake City, UT. He was 39.

SALT LAKE CITY — Police said Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo died after he was shot during the "No Kings" demonstration downtown Saturday night. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a Samoan fashion designer, was fatally shot at a protest Saturday. Ah Loo, known for his work on 'Project Runway,' was an innocent bystander.

Beloved Samoan Designer and Cultural Visionary Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, or otherwise known as ‘Afa’ - an extraordinary designer, proud Samoan, and vibrant creative force whose life was taken far too soon.