Sha Reh, 19, the lone survivor of a December 2024 murder-suicide in West Valley City, Utah, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 11 at his relatives’ home. Shot in the head at 17 and left blind, Sha relearned daily skills and Braille and had just begun classes at the University of Utah a week before his death. Family members praised his resilience and kindness and have launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses. Authorities say Sha’s father is the suspected shooter in the December attack.
Teen Who Survived 2024 Family Murder-Suicide, Left Blind, Dies Unexpectedly at 19
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Sha Reh, the lone survivor of a December 2024 murder-suicide that killed his parents and three siblings in West Valley City, Utah, died suddenly of natural causes on Jan. 11 at his aunt and uncle’s home, his extended family said in a statement posted to GoFundMe. He was 19.
The GoFundMe page, established to help cover funeral expenses, carried a message of grief and faith: "While we are devastated at the news of his death, the knowledge of the joy of his reunion with his family exceeds our pain," the family wrote. "He was among those who were once blind, but now can see. He has a perfect vision of his and his family's eternity, and his home is now with them."
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What Happened
Authorities say a relative discovered Sha with a gunshot wound at the family home in December 2024; officers later found five other family members deceased inside the residence. The victims included Sha’s mother, Bu Meh, 38, and his siblings Kristina Ree, 8; Nyay Meh, 2; and Boe Reh, 11. Police have said they believe Sha’s father, Dae Reh, 42, killed his wife and children and then died by suicide. Sha was 17 at the time and sustained a gunshot wound to the head that left him blind.
Recovery, Resilience and Recent Milestones
In the months after the tragedy, Sha relearned many daily skills, learned Braille and worked to regain independence. Family members celebrated a major personal milestone when Sha enrolled at the University of Utah; according to his family, he had begun classes only a week before his death.
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"Caring for him and watching him grow and regain his independence has been a labor of love for our family," the extended family wrote on GoFundMe, also thanking Salt Lake County officials, first responders and others who offered support.
Josh Adams, assistant principal at Granger High School, told Fox 13 that he had come to know Sha over the past year and called him "the kindest person I’ve ever known." Adams praised Sha’s endurance, empathy and forgiveness and said he had spoken with Sha just weeks before his death.
In a May interview with KSL, Sha compared learning Braille to learning English after his family emigrated from Myanmar. The family had been baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Sha said his faith helped him stay positive. "I strive to do good things in this world," he told KSL. "I am very grateful and blessed to have this opportunity to be happy."
The family’s GoFundMe remains active to help cover funeral costs and related expenses. The post and public statements emphasize both the family’s grief and their belief in a spiritual reunion.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide: Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988, text STRENGTH to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line, or visit 988lifeline.org.
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