In-laws charged with murder of New York Times games engineer in California
A California couple, aged 77, has been charged with the murder of their son-in-law, a New York Times gaming engineer, amid a contentious divorce and custody battle. Prosecutors allege the shooting was premeditated and involved lying in wait.
Why it matters
The case highlights the extreme escalation of domestic disputes and the legal implications of premeditated violence in family law contexts.
The courthouse in Dublin, California, where Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang appeared on Wednesday. The courthouse in Dublin, California, where Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang appeared on Wednesday. California In-laws charged with murder of New York Times games engineer in California Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, both 77, charged days before Jonathan McKinsey and wife were set for hearing in divorce case
Prefer the Guardian on Google A couple in their 70s was charged with murder on Wednesday after allegedly gunning down their son-in-law at a bustling California park.
Authorities allege Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, took turns firing at Jonathan McKinsey, who was in the middle of an acrimonious divorce from their daughter, Candice Jang.
The burst of gunfire during broad daylight at a high-trafficked area prompted several 911 calls from witnesses on Saturday afternoon.
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