Pa Le Her, 30, Dies in Fatal Shooting at Reflections Lake in Wasilla, Alaska

 WASILLA, Alaska — Pa Le Her, 30, of Wasilla, died Monday afternoon, September 28, 2026, after a shooting at Reflections Lake along the Glenn Highway, according to information released by Alaska State Troopers. Troopers said the incident began after a 911 call at approximately 4:52 p.m. reported a disturbance involving a firearm at the lakeside location. Her was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined that Her was fatally shot during an argument with her husband, Chang Thao, 36. Authorities said Thao subsequently shot himself. He was transported to a hospital for treatment but later died at approximately 9:20 p.m. Monday. Troopers also reported that gunfire struck vehicles during the incident. The circumstances that led to the confrontation remain under investigation, and authorities have not released additional details about what prompted the argument.

Her was a nurse and was described by people who knew her as a caring professional and a devoted mother of three young children. People remembering her referred to her as an “incredible mom” and a “super nurse,” descriptions that reflect the personal and professional roles she held in the lives of others. Her work in nursing and her responsibilities as a mother formed important parts of the life those close to her are now mourning.

The shooting has left Her’s three children without their parents. The available information does not provide their ages or additional personal details, and their identities have not been released. The circumstances surrounding the children’s care following the deaths have likewise not been publicly detailed. Their loss adds a deeply personal dimension to a case that authorities are still working to understand as investigators examine the events at Reflections Lake.

Family members have also spoken about alleged domestic abuse that Her reportedly experienced during her relationship. Those accounts have not been independently verified in the information available for this report and should not be treated as established facts. Authorities have not publicly confirmed additional details concerning any previous incidents involving the couple. The investigation remains focused on establishing what happened during the argument and the events that followed.

The Reflections Lake shooting has affected Her’s family, friends, colleagues, and others who knew her through nursing and her personal life. The details publicly available provide only a limited account of who she was beyond her profession and role as a mother. As investigators continue their work, additional information may clarify the circumstances surrounding the deaths and provide a fuller understanding of the incident that unfolded Monday afternoon.

For those mourning Pa Le Her, her memory is connected to the people she cared for, the work she performed as a nurse, and the three children she leaves behind. The investigation into the shooting remains active, and authorities have not announced further findings about the confrontation or its underlying circumstances. Her family and loved ones now face the difficult aftermath of a sudden loss, while the community awaits additional information from investigators.