Thai Khin Death — The shooting that killed 17-year-old Thai Khin, a student at Cesar Chavez High School, was the result of an attempted robbery, according to the Stockton Police Department on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Khin and another 16-year-old student were playing basketball in the park on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at about 3 p.m., when the gunman and another suspect approached them, according to the police.
What happened to Thai Khin?
The 16-year-old was allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped by one of the accused, setting off a brawl. Khin was shot by the shooter during the struggle. After that, the suspects fled the area. A brief lockdown was implemented at Cesar Chavez High School while authorities looked into the incident off-campus. Just before 3:50 p.m., the lockdown ended and kids were let out. Nobody knows the gunman’s description. On Thursday, there were counselors and service animals at Cesar Chavez High School.
Eight months have passed since a student and another person were injured in a stabbing at the same park. Authorities are looking into this and are requesting that anyone with information contact Stockton Crime Stoppers.
Fundraising To Honor Thai Khin’s Legacy
Jennifer Khin is organizing a fundraiser to help cover the expenses associated with Thai’s funeral during this difficult time. The fundraising page organized to raise $5,000 has raised $11,107 at the time of this report. To donate to the family, click on GoFundMe. “Thai was a loving son, brother, and friend with a bright future ahead of him. We are devastated by his loss and struggling to come to terms with this unimaginable pain.” The fundraising page read in part.
The page also read “As we mourn Thai’s passing, we are humbled by the outpouring of support and love from our community. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the love and support we have received from our community. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we try to navigate through this difficult time. We are forever grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for your support in memory of our beloved Thai.”
Thai Khin’s obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by the family at a later date.
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