Judge Memorial CHS student killed in shooting

Friday, Jul. 19, 2024

Nuer Deng, a 17-year-old Judge Memorial Catholic High School, was shot late July 13 while he was sitting in the back of a car in a parking lot in West Valley City. He died early July 14.

“Nuer tragically lost his life as an innocent victim of a shooting incident. Our hearts ache for his loving family as they grieve the loss of this incredible young man. Nuer’s smile lit up the hallways at Judge Memorial,” the school announced on its Facebook page.

The school held a prayer service in honor of Nuer on July 15. More than 600 people attended to show their support for his family.

A member of the school’s boys basketball team, Nuer would have been a senior when he returned in August.

“Our Judge basketball family is saddened to share the news that one of our amazing young men, Nuer Deng, passed away earlier this morning,” coach Sanjin Kolovrat posted to his X account on July 13. “As his coach, I saw the values that made him a good basketball player and an even better man. Always smiling, always willing to make and take jokes. I will miss you Nuer and I love you forever.”

Judge Memorial CHS office manager Jennifer Andrus has known the Deng family for more than 15 years.

“He was the most kind-hearted young man,” she said of Nuer. “In every room that he walked in he made sure to say ‘Hi’ and to include everyone, inside of the school and outside of the school. He was just a very caring, loving young man.

Funeral services will atke place on Sarurday July 27th, 2024  at St. Ann Catholic Church, 450 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City .

Viewing is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Mass starts at 11 a.m.

Burilal will be at Mount Oliver Cemetery, 1342 E 500 S, Salt Lake City at 1 p.m.

There will be a funeral reception at the Kears St. Ann School Gym, 430 E 2100 S, Salkt Lake City  at 2:30 p.m. 

The family has requested people in attendance to wear blue to nonor Nuer.