Jay Choi dies in fatal Parkland stabbing
Fatal Parkland stabbing death of Jay Choi – Obituary
Jay Choi, 62, was fatally stabbed on the night before Thanksgiving, November 27, 2024, in Parkland, Washington. Pierce County deputies responded to a report of a woman, later identified as his wife, Youngmi Shin, 52, covered in blood and flagging down neighbors. Upon arrival, deputies found Choi lying outside the home, also covered in blood.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner confirmed Choi’s death resulted from multiple stab wounds, ruling the incident a homicide.
Shin was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after details of a violent confrontation emerged. The case remains under investigation, and Shin is scheduled for a court appearance in January 2025.