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Blind Teen Survivor of Family Tragedy Dies at 19
13 Jan
Summary
- Sha Reh, a blind teen, died unexpectedly from natural causes at 19.
- He was the sole survivor of a murder-suicide that killed his family.
- Reh had recently begun pursuing his pre-law dreams at the University of Utah.
A 19-year-old blind teen, Sha Reh, who was the sole survivor of a horrific murder-suicide that claimed his mother, brother, and two sisters, has passed away unexpectedly from natural causes. He died on Sunday, just a week after beginning his college education at the University of Utah. Reh had been critically injured and left blind after being shot in the head during the December 2024 rampage, which police believe was committed by his father.
Despite profound loss and physical challenges, Reh demonstrated remarkable resilience. He learned Braille and was determined to pursue his dreams, even receiving a full-ride scholarship to study pre-law at the University of Utah. His extended family stated they find comfort in his reunion with his family, noting his ability to 'see' their eternal reunion.
Reh and his family had resettled in the United States over a decade ago, fleeing violence in Myanmar. His mother had sought a better life for her children. Reh's funeral and memorial expenses are being covered by a GoFundMe campaign, which had raised approximately $13,500 of its $20,000 goal as of Tuesday morning.
