Yoshimi Shanmei Cheng, a 73-year-old resident of San Gabriel, California, tragically lost her life on June 24, 2017. The incident occurred in the apartment she shared with her son, Raymond Cheng, and his wife. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Yoshimi was shot and killed by her son, Raymond, who then turned the gun on himself in what authorities have classified as a murder-suicide. The shooting took place around 10 p.m. in a common area of their apartment on South Stevens Avenue. Both Yoshimi and Raymond were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the incident.
The investigation revealed that the motive behind this tragic event was rooted in a domestic dispute. Yoshimi was reportedly upset with her son due to his unemployment, which escalated into a fatal confrontation. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Joe Mendoza confirmed that there were no other injuries reported, and the case was being treated as a murder-suicide. The authorities urged anyone with additional information to contact the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
There were no arrests made in connection with Yoshimi Cheng’s death, as the primary suspect, her son Raymond, also died at the scene. The case did not proceed to litigation or further legal action due to the nature of the incident. The community was left in shock by the sudden and violent loss of life, and the incident highlighted the devastating impact of domestic disputes. The Sheriff's Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case to ensure all aspects were thoroughly examined, but the primary conclusion remained that it was a tragic murder-suicide.
