Sons of B.C. man killed by stray bullet say their father’s death has shattered them
On Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said Mr. Chang Yong Cho was struck inside his home on Aug. 30 and was found deceased later that day.
An 85-year-old man from Burnaby, Mr. Chang Yong Cho, was struck and killed by a stray bullet inside his home on August 30. His two sons, Justin and David Cho, released a statement expressing their devastation over the loss of their father. The family describes Mr. Cho as a devout Christian, gentle, and kind individual who lived a life of humility, patience, and love.
Born in Korea in 1940, he immigrated to Canada and built a life for himself and his family, enjoying activities such as dancing, golfing, and sharing meals with loved ones. Mr. Cho married their mother, Keum Soon Lee, in 1971 and raised them with strong values of faith, kindness, and devotion to family. Upon his wife's passing in 2012 due to Parkinson's disease, Mr. Cho found comfort in spending time with family, friends, his church, and the community.
The sons are now seeking help from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and Burnaby RCMP, urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. They are struggling to comprehend how such a senseless act could occur to a man who lived with such gentleness and grace. The family is grateful for the efforts of the homicide team and Burnaby RCMP but emphasizes the need for any information to be shared with the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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