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Salesi Tvivailala Katoa Lala

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Dec 22, 2020

Victim Details

Salesi Tvivailala Katoa

Male

Black / African American

Salt Lake City

UT

2020-12-22

37

Salesi

Tvivailala Katoa Lala

07/05/2026

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In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, on December 22, 2020, the life of Salesi Tvivailala Katoa, a 37-year-old Polynesian male, was tragically cut short. Known affectionately as "Lala," he was a loving and protective brother with a passion for music, poetry, and dance. That evening, a chaotic and violent encounter unfolded at the Kings Lounge on Kensington Avenue, forever altering the lives of several individuals.

The incident began after the lounge had closed, when Kato ...
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  • Deseret News: Man arrested in fatal shooting at Salt Lake lounge
  • Salt Lake police identify person who died in Tuesday shooting; 1 man in custody
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    I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the whole situation at Kings Lounge. Lala seemed like such... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Salesi Katoa's tragic demise, and one detail that... ...Read More
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