The case revolves around Hui Chen Shen, a woman who tragically passed away in the emergency room of a hospital in Ontario, California, on February 19, 2023. Despite efforts to identify and contact any next of kin, Hui Chen Shen remains an unclaimed person, leaving authorities with the responsibility of handling her case. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, specifically its Coroner Division, has been designated to oversee the investigation and all related matters in an effort to provide resolution and closure to this unfortunate situation.
Upon her death, Hui Chen Shen was registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the ID UCP101613. Her passing in the emergency room underscores the critical and often overwhelming circumstances faced by healthcare providers, emergency services, and coroner offices, who strive tirelessly to identify and locate family members in such cases. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has taken up the mantle, utilizing its Coroner Division to pursue any leads that could reunite Hui with individuals who knew her during her lifetime.
The Coroner Division, located at 175 South Lena Road in San Bernardino, California, serves as the primary point of contact for the case. Individuals with relevant information are urged to reach out, either by visiting the agency's website or by calling their dedicated contact number at 909-387-2978. The department remains hopeful that, with community assistance and diligent investigation under Agency Case Number 702301304, they can uncover more about Hui Chen Shen’s life and find those who can claim her remains, thus honoring her memory with the dignity and respect she deserves.
Date Found: 02/19/2023
