Utah Football Player Aaron Lowe Fatally Shot in SLC Attack

University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe was killed in a shooting at a house party in Sugar House. Another person was critically injured.

In a tragic incident, University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe has been confirmed as the victim of a deadly shooting at a house party in Sugar House, Salt Lake City. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving Lowe dead and another person, an unidentified female, in critical condition. According to the police, the shooting took place after uninvited guests were asked to leave the party. The suspect is still at large, and the police are actively investigating the scene.

Lowe, who was in his third season with the University of Utah's football team, had a special connection to another former player, Ty Jordan. The two were best friends and had played football together in high school. When Jordan tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting in December 2020, Lowe switched his jersey number to honor his friend. Lowe was also the first recipient of the Ty Jordan Memorial Scholarship, which was created to honor Jordan's memory.

The news of Lowe's passing has devastated the University of Utah community. Head Coach Kyle Whittingham expressed his deep sorrow and extended his condolences to Lowe's family and friends. University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan also expressed his grief and offered support to Lowe's family, teammates, and all those affected by this tragedy.

Lowe, a defensive back, had been a valuable member of the football team since his freshman year in 2019. He played in a total of 16 games and made three tackles on special teams in the current season. His teammates and fellow players have been expressing their condolences and sharing their memories of Lowe on social media.

The shooting has prompted an outpouring of support from the community, with people sharing their reactions and offering their condolences. Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell and Utah Governor Spencer Cox were among those who expressed their sadness over the loss of Lowe.

Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown also released a statement expressing his grief and offering condolences to Lowe's family and the University of Utah community. The police are actively investigating the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward. They believe there may be witnesses who have video evidence of the incident on their phones, and they are also asking homeowners in the area to provide any surveillance camera footage they may have.

Lowe, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, was a talented athlete who excelled in both football and track. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.

This tragic incident has shaken the University of Utah community and the city of Salt Lake City. As more information becomes available, ABC4 will continue to provide updates on the investigation.

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