On January 9, 2001, Chong Chang, a 58-year-old Asian male from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed in a violent shooting incident that claimed the lives of three members of his family. The attack occurred at Amko Trading, a wholesale clothing and perfume business located on Harwin Drive in southwest Houston. Chong Chang was shot alongside his wife, Hyun Chang, age 54, and their daughter, Kathy Chang, age 23.
All three victims were found dead at the scene when law enforcement arrived.
The perpetrator of the murders was identified as Ki Yung Park, a 54-year-old convenience store owner who had a history of personal and business conflicts with Chong Chang. According to police reports and witness accounts, Park entered Amko Trading around noon and opened fire, killing the Chang family. He then turned the gun on himself and later died from his injuries at a hospital. Authorities recovered two pistols at the scene, both of which had been fired.
Investigators revealed that Park had accused Chong Chang of having an affair with his estranged wife, Byong Sun Park, age 42, and believed Chang was attempting to sabotage his business. Park’s mental state had reportedly deteriorated in the weeks leading up to the murders, with neighbors and local workers noting erratic and aggressive behavior. Later that same day, police discovered the body of Byong Sun Park inside a cooler at the convenience store she co-owned with Park, bringing the total number of victims to four.
No arrests were made in connection with the killings, as the suspect, Ki Yung Park, died by suicide immediately following the rampage. The case was closed with the conclusion that Park acted alone in the murders, driven by jealousy and personal grievances. The deaths of Chong Chang, a 58-year-old Asian male, his wife Hyun Chang, and their daughter Kathy Chang remain one of Houston’s most tragic family-related homicide cases.
