On May 6, 2023, Kyu Cho, 37, his wife Cindy, 35, and their 3-year-old son James were among eight people killed in a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas. The family lived in Dallas and had been at the mall with their 6-year-old son William, who survived but was injured; the family had been shopping to celebrate William’s recent birthday.

Authorities identified the shooter as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, who arrived equipped with multiple firearms and tactical gear and was fatally shot by a police officer who was already at the mall on an unrelated call. Investigators reported Garcia had been discharged from the U.S. Army in 2008 after three months for mental health reasons and had posted extremist, including neo-Nazi and white supremacist, views online, but a specific motive has not been established.

A GoFundMe for William raised over $1.8 million to help with medical expenses and future needs, and family members say they are committed to raising him surrounded by loved ones. If anyone knew the Chos or has reliable information about that day, please come forward to share what might help their family and the investigation.