What happened to Aaron Lowe? Exploring late Utah football player’s cause of death in 2021

In a tragic turn of events two years ago, former Utah football player Aaron Lowe tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Salt Lake City, Utah. Aaron, only 21 years old at the time, was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday.

Shockingly, this devastating news came less than a year after his friend and fellow Utah football player, Ty Jordan, was tragically killed in an accidental shooting.

The Salt Lake City Police confirmed the death of Aaron Lowe. The incident occurred following a call reporting a midnight altercation involving a weapon at a house party. Lowe was shot and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Another woman involved in the incident also sustained injuries from the shooting.

What happened to Aaron Lowe?

Aaron Lowe, a 21-year-old football player for the University of Utah, tragically lost his life at a house party in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. He was tragically killed on the scene. The Salt Lake City Police Department received a noise complaint call about the house party at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Later, at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, they received another call regarding a fight that involved a weapon. Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown expressed his condolences to the Lowe family at the time:

“This talented young man touched the lives of many here in Salt Lake City and Texas. The Salt Lake City Police Department grieves with and offers our condolences to the Lowe family and the University of Utah community. Our condolences also extend to the other person injured in this shooting. I hope for their quick recovery.”

Head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utah football program expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Aaron Lowe. Lowe had been a defensive back on the team for three seasons. Whittingham stated,

“We are devastated to hear about the passing of Aaron Lowe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aaron’s family and friends, as well as the other individual who was harmed in this tragic incident. Aaron was not only a great teammate, but also a friend, brother, and son who was loved by everyone he met. He will be deeply missed.”

Aaron Lowe, originally from Mesquite, Texas, shared a special bond with the late Ty Jordan. Prior to his own tragic death, Lowe had become the first recipient of the Ty Jordan Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of the former Utah Utes running back who passed away in December 2020.