Convicted Felon Charged with Murder in Random Killing of Pregnant Woman in Seattle

Mar. 16, 2025

Eina Kwon.Photo:ABURIYA BENTO HOUSE/Instagram

Eina Kwon

ABURIYA BENTO HOUSE/Instagram

A convicted felon is in custody after allegedly firing into a car,killing a pregnant restaurant ownerand injuring her husband in what authorities are calling an unprovoked attack at a Seattle, Wash., intersection.

The local community is mourning Kwon’s death in the aftermath of her murder.

“She was just a really, really giving person,” friend Michael Hoyle toldKIRO 7.“She had a kid on the way with her family and she leaves behind another little one and uh, who’s gonna help them? Who’s gonna make sure that he can sustain a restaurant now that he’s gone through this tragedy?”

“Mayor Harrell shares his deepest condolences to the victims, their family, and every person in our community who feels the pain of this incredibly appalling and disturbing event,” the statement reads.

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AGoFundMe pagelaunched to help support the surviving family members has raised more than $235,000 as of June 20.

source: people.com