Texas Man Accused in Fatal Shooting Incident
A man from Texas is facing severe charges after allegedly shooting two individuals dead and injuring three more during a failed murder-suicide attempt aimed at his business partner, as detailed in court documents.
Sun Han-ho, aged 69, opened fire at the K-Town strip mall in Carrollton. This attack was described by him as premeditated and targeted towards the shopping center’s owner and several employees, according to an affidavit.
Han-ho reportedly confronted four victims—Cho Sung-rae, Olivia Kim, Kim Yeo-sung, and Yong Yoo—inside the mall, expressing frustration over unpaid rent and brandishing a handgun.
The agitated businessman had shown interest in purchasing a sushi restaurant located in the mall. Local real estate agent Edward Schley and mall owner Yu had convinced him to complete the purchase for over $75,000 last summer. They also encouraged him to invest in a property in Georgia.
When that investment fell through, Han-ho sought a refund but was reportedly denied. Additionally, Kim had pressured Yoo to raise the sushi restaurant’s rent by an extra $2,000, which added to Han-ho’s frustrations. Witnesses mentioned that after a tense argument lasting several minutes, Han-ho collected their cellphones and began firing.
During the chaos, he shot and killed Cho, who was attempting to flee. The affidavit indicates that Yoo and the Kim family were also hit by gunfire, but fortunately, they are expected to survive.
Afterward, Han-ho allegedly targeted Schley, who resided about four miles from the mall. He reportedly knew Schley’s apartment was unlocked and entered it, shooting the real estate agent twice, as stated in the affidavit.
Following this, he made his way to Hmart, a Korean grocery store, to bid farewell to friends, mentioning intentions of taking his own life. However, police apprehended him across the street from the store after a brief pursuit.
Authorities announced on Wednesday that Han-ho has been charged with two counts of capital murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. In Texas, such severe crimes can result in the death penalty.
