Overview
- He died unexpectedly on Jan. 11 at his aunt and uncle’s home, according to a family statement posted on GoFundMe that cited natural causes.
- He had begun his first week as a first-generation student at the University of Utah and hoped to pursue law after his undergraduate studies.
- He lost his sight after being shot in the head in December 2024 and subsequently learned Braille and independent living skills at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
- Police previously said they believe his father killed his wife and three children before dying by suicide; Sha was found critically injured during a welfare check.
- Tributes from educators and state officials praised his resilience, and a fundraiser is collecting money for funeral and memorial expenses.