In Loving Memory of Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb

In Loving Memory of Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb

The community of Spanish Lake is mourning with heavy hearts after the devastating double homicide that claimed the lives of Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb, two young men whose lives ended far too soon. On the night of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, a surge of violence shattered the calm of North County and left families, friends, and neighbors facing a grief that words can scarcely contain.

At 10:25 p.m., St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 12400 block of Horizon Village Drive. When officers arrived, they found two adult males inside a vehicle, both suffering from severe gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene, while the second was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he, too, passed away from his injuries.

Those two lives—Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb—were not just victims of a tragic act of violence. They were sons, brothers, friends, and cherished members of a community now left grieving their loss. Though their deaths occurred in the same heartbreaking moment, each life carried its own story, its own personality, its own meaning. Together, they are remembered not for the way their lives ended, but for the light they brought into the world while they were here.

Luh Lake is remembered as a young man with a warm presence and a loyal heart. His loved ones speak of someone who could fill a room with energy, someone who brought laughter and connection into everyday moments. Luh had dreams he was still chasing and memories he was eager to make, and those who knew him deeply feel the weight of a future that will now remain unknown. His absence leaves a hollow space where love, laughter, and brotherhood once lived.

Nasscar Taeeb is remembered for his kindness, his genuine nature, and the quiet strength he carried with him. His friends recall a man who cared deeply for those around him, someone who listened, supported, and showed up with sincerity. Nasscar’s presence was a source of comfort and grounding to those he loved. His loss leaves a heavy ache in the hearts of family and friends who cherished him more than words can express.

Spanish Lake now holds two families in its collective embrace, grieving together in pain, remembrance, and the hope for justice. The streets where these young men once laughed and lived are now filled with sorrow, memorials, and questions no one should ever have to ask. The community stands united—not just in grief, but in the determination to ensure their lives are honored and not forgotten.

The St. Louis County Police Department continues to investigate, with no suspects yet in custody. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, reminding the community that justice cannot be achieved without truth. For those who wish to remain anonymous, CrimeStoppers offers a confidential path that may bring answers and closure to grieving families.

As we reflect on the lives of Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb, we honor who they were—the sons whose families loved them beyond measure, the friends who shared countless moments of joy with them, the young men whose lives held promise, hope, and meaning. Their memories live on in stories shared, photographs held close, and the love that continues even after their passing.

May their spirits rest peacefully.

May their families find strength.

May the community stand together in their honor.

Rest in peace, Luh Lake and Nasscar Taeeb.

You are loved. You are missed. And your lives will never be forgotten.