A GoFundMe page has announced the passing of a 19-year-old who was the sole survivor of a tragic murder-suicide involving his family last year.
In December 2024, West Valley City, Utah, was the scene of a tragic murder-suicide, where police found a single survivor.
A family member discovered 17-year-old Sha Reh at the time, wounded by a gunshot in his home.
Authorities later identified five deceased family members at the scene.
Among those identified were Sha’s mother, Bu Meh, aged 38, and his siblings, sisters Kristina Ree, 8, Nyay Meh, 2, and brother Boe Reh, 11.
The police reported that they suspected Sha’s father, Dae Reh, 42, of committing the murders before taking his life.
Sha survived a head wound that resulted in the loss of his vision, though he managed to recover otherwise.
Sadly, it has now been confirmed by his family that the young man has passed away.
A GoFundMe campaign for the funeral expenses included a heartfelt message from his extended family.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Sha Reh. He passed away unexpectedly in the home of his aunt and uncle on Sunday, January 11, 2026,” read the statement.
“Sha Reh lost his mother, father, two sisters, and brother in a tragic event that was widely reported in the news media in December of 2024. Sha Reh was also a victim of the shooting but miraculously survived his parents and siblings.”
“Despite losing his vision in both eyes, and over the course of the past 13 months, Sha Reh overcame numerous obstacles on his pathway to healing.”
“He successfully enrolled in the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in January of 2025, where he learned to communicate in Braille and live independently.”
His family expressed gratitude to the Salt Lake County officials and first responders who responded to the tragedy involving Sha’s family.
Last May, Sha shared how he maintained a positive outlook despite the challenges of losing his vision and learning braille.
In an interview with KSL, he likened learning braille to his experience of learning English after moving from Myanmar to the US. His faith, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, played a significant role in maintaining his optimism.
He remarked, “I strive to do good things in this world. I am very grateful and blessed to have this opportunity to be happy.”