Tragic Loss: Young Survivor of Family Tragedy Passes Away
A 19-year-old man, the lone survivor of a tragic murder-suicide that took his parents and three younger siblings, has died unexpectedly at his extended family’s home in Utah, just a week into his first year of college.
Sha Le was just 17 when the horrific incident occurred in December 2024, where her father murdered her mother and her three siblings—ages 8, 2, and 11—in their home.
Leh was discovered in a garage with a gunshot wound to the head but miraculously survived, although he was left permanently blind.
His family confirmed his passing via GoFundMe, stating he died of natural causes on Sunday.
Despite the unimaginable loss, Leh persevered through his family’s tragedy. He learned Braille while attending the Utah School for the Blind and Deaf and had recently begun to lead a more independent life.
A first-generation college student, Leh had just been accepted to the University of Utah as a Presidential Scholar and was eager to pursue a law degree. He had big dreams of going to law school after completing his undergraduate studies.
His surviving family members found solace in the thought of reuniting with their loved ones one day.
“He is one of those people who was once blind but can now see,” they expressed. “He had a clear vision of eternity for himself and his family, and in their hearts, he remains with them. Watching him grow and regain his independence has truly been a labor of love for our family.”
In an interview back in May 2025, Leh reflected on learning Braille. Having immigrated from Myanmar, where civil war had erupted, he had to learn English from scratch, but he applied some of the same techniques to teach himself Braille.
Once in Utah, the family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leh found comfort and inspiration in his faith, holding onto the belief that he would see his family again in the afterlife.
“I try to do good in this world. I’m really grateful and blessed to have this opportunity to find happiness,” he shared during the interview, adding, “I think my big goal is to be happy and to make others happy.”
