California woman blames husband in killing of transgender son-in-law

Chen’s lawyers claim she witnessed her husband fire the fatal shots at McKinsey at the Dublin Sports Grounds from inside her vehicle. Her attorney, Curtis Briggs, asserts Chen exited the car only to protect her husband, fearing an assault. Surveillance video allegedly shows Chen firing a weapon at McKinsey after Zhang’s initial shots.

Defense attorneys argue Chen was unaware of Zhang’s plans to murder McKinsey. Zhang reportedly confessed to the shooting after being shown video footage of the attack. He allegedly instructed Chen to drive to the park without explaining the purpose.

Prosecutors accuse the couple of lying in wait for McKinsey, but Chen’s lawyer contends there’s insufficient evidence to prove her involvement. This special circumstance is currently holding the couple without bail.

Both Chen and Zhang are seeking pretrial release. Zhang’s public defender emphasized his age and health as reasons he doesn’t pose a threat, characterizing the incident as an isolated family matter. Chen’s lawyer maintains she was not the “actual killer” as she fired at McKinsey after he was already deceased.

Multiple 911 calls reported gunfire at the Dublin Sports Grounds. Police found McKinsey lying face up with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene. A black Honda Civic was identified by witnesses, leading to a traffic stop where Chen, driving the vehicle, was detained with a firearm. Zhang was in the passenger seat.

Three witnesses identified Chen and Zhang as the shooters, and surveillance footage purportedly captured them firing