Wayne Chan, aged 56, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2017, in a shooting incident at a UPS facility in San Francisco, California. The incident occurred during a morning meeting at the facility, where Jimmy Lam, a fellow UPS employee, opened fire on his colleagues. Lam used a stolen, illegal assault-type pistol to carry out the attack, which resulted in the deaths of Wayne Chan, Benson Louie, and Michael Lefiti, and injuries to two other employees.
The shooting appeared to be targeted, as Lam specifically aimed at his victims without any prior warning or provocation.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that Lam had walked into the meeting and, without saying a word, began shooting. After killing Louie and Chan, Lam exited the building and shot Lefiti, who was standing on the corner of 17th Street and San Bruno Avenue. Lam then returned to the UPS building, where he eventually took his own life as police arrived on the scene. The motive behind Lam's actions remains unclear, but investigators have conducted extensive interviews, collected multiple pieces of evidence, and reviewed video footage to piece together the events of that tragic day.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the San Francisco Police Department launched a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. They discovered that Lam had managed to bypass building security with his weapons and had a backpack containing additional ammunition and another stolen semi-automatic pistol. The police have interviewed over 100 witnesses and reviewed various forms of evidence, including cell phones, computers, and a journal found at Lam's residence. Despite these efforts, the exact reasons for Lam's targeted attack on his colleagues remain unknown.
The community mourned the loss of Wayne Chan, who was remembered as a dedicated UPS driver and a beloved member of the neighborhood. His death, along with the deaths of Louie and Lefiti, left a profound impact on their families, friends, and colleagues. The investigation into the shooting continues, with authorities striving to provide answers and closure to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
