Retreat center shooting in California
TEMECULA--Criminal charges that could bring a ‘life’ prison term were filed Tuesday against a volunteer handyman over last week’s shootings at a Korean Christian retreat center.
John Chong, 69, is accused of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
DA spokesman John Hall says Chong armed himself with the intent of settling a dispute.
“He believed that he was doing all the work at the retreat and others weren’t pitching in that much. The victims were specifically targeted. It wasn’t just a random shooting.”
Chong was beaten and finally disarmed. He is recovering and will be arraigned when he is physically able to appear in court.
John Chong, 69, is accused of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
DA spokesman John Hall says Chong armed himself with the intent of settling a dispute.
“He believed that he was doing all the work at the retreat and others weren’t pitching in that much. The victims were specifically targeted. It wasn’t just a random shooting.”
Chong was beaten and finally disarmed. He is recovering and will be arraigned when he is physically able to appear in court.
Story Date: May 7, 2009
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