West Valley City Family Tragically killed with 1 survivor

"5 dead 1 injured in West Valley City Shooting" Cassidy Wixom, KSL

"Like all of you, we were shocked to learn of the tragic and untimely deaths of 4 of our family members at the hands of their husband and father. We condemn all forms of abuse and violence, especially abuse and violence against innocent women and children.

The victims, their ages, and their relationships are:

Bu Meh 38, mother

Sha Reh 17, son

Boe Reh 11, son

Kristina Ree 8, daughter

Nyay Meh 2, daughter

Sha Reh is the lone survivor in his immediate family after a tragic sense of violence. He has a long and complex road to recovery. He needs our full attention, our unconditional love, and the Savior's gift of healing and peace.

“Our family is cooperating with local law enforcement to better understand the motive behind these senseless acts of violence. While the perpetrator of these heinous acts is deceased, we know that God’s justice is not.

“Our hearts ache for the loss of life and potential. Bu Meh was a beautiful wife and mother. She brought light to her family. She worked hard to provide for them and to meet their needs. As a refugee and immigrant woman, she faced significant hurdles to her family’s well-being and success.

“Over ten years ago, she fled a violent situation in her home country of Myanmar, where her people were being ethnically cleansed by their government. She came to the United States with her husband and young family with little more than the clothing on their backs.

“Since coming to the United States, she taught herself English, learned valuable skills, and worked tirelessly to support her growing family. Her dream was to one day own her own home and to live comfortably alongside her husband and their four beautiful children.

“After moving into their own home and finally enjoying a level of prosperity far beyond the nightmare of their former country or the refugee camp in Thailand in which they lived for a season, and for reasons that we cannot comprehend, her husband robbed her and their children of that security and their very lives.

"However, we do not wish to dwell on the circumstances of their deaths. As a family, we have felt unspeakable peace. We have more questions than answers, but our faith and our trust in a living God and in His Son Jesus Christ sustains us."

Donated funds will be used to assist Sha Reh with his complex road to recovery. He will need access to resources to help offset funeral, medical, and future costs, including funds to help him obtain his goal of going to college.