Aaron Lowe was 21 when he was killed in the early hours of September 26, 2021, after a house party in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City celebrating the Utes’ win over Washington State. Lowe and a 20-year-old woman, Fuamoli Pomale, left the party on South Broadmoor Street and found their vehicle blocked by another car. An argument with uninvited guests escalated when a man later identified as 22-year-old Buk M. Buk produced a pistol and fired multiple shots at both victims, who fell to the ground. Witnesses say Buk then walked over and fired additional rounds; Lowe was pronounced dead at the scene and Pomale was taken to hospital in critical condition requiring extensive surgery.

The Salt Lake City Police Department carried out a week-long investigation with interviews and search warrants that led to an arrest in Draper on October 3, 2021. Buk was charged with aggravated murder, attempted murder, and felony discharge of a firearm. Police said the shooting was not targeted at the university or Lowe, and was not gang-related. Lowe is remembered as a beloved son, brother, and teammate.

If anyone has information about that night or knew Aaron, please share what you know.