A financial disagreement between business associates in a tight-knit Texas Koreatown community escalated into a morning of targeted violence that left three people dead and three more injured. And the gunman's wife, according to investigators, helped make the second killing possible.

The May 5 shootings in Carrollton, Texas — carried out at a Korean market and then at an apartment complex a short drive away — have shaken the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb's Korean American business community. What followed was a two-week manhunt that ended with the wife's arrest in Minnesota by U.S. Marshals.

Two Shootings in Under Two Hours

The violence began just before 10:00 a.m. on May 5 at Gwangjang Market, a business inside K Towne Plaza on State Highway 121 at the intersection of West Hebron Parkway. The plaza is a commercial hub for Carrollton's Korean American community, home to several Korean-owned shops and restaurants.

Seung Ho Han, 69, a local sushi restaurant owner, opened fire during what was described as a business meeting. When it was over, one man — Sung Rae Kim — was dead at the scene. Three others were shot, including a woman named Olivia Kim and two men who were hospitalized in stable condition. A second victim, Young Yoo, was initially alive and spoke to responding officers before succumbing to his injuries.

But Han wasn't finished.

Surveillance footage shows him arriving at an apartment in the 2700 block of Old Denton Road at approximately 10:06 a.m. — barely minutes after the market shooting. He entered through an unlocked door. Audio captured by a dash camera recorded two gunshots from inside. Han exited shortly after.

When police reached the apartment around 11:13 a.m., they found Edward Schleigh dead inside.

Three people killed. Three more wounded. All before lunch on a Monday.

The $75,000 Grudge

When Han was arrested — caught near an H-Mart fish market on Old Denton Road after a short foot chase — he confessed to shooting all five victims.

His explanation: he believed he had been scammed out of $75,000. The dispute involved business dealings with the victims, including a failed Georgia property investment. On top of that, his wife blamed one of the surviving victims, Olivia Kim, for convincing Young Yoo to raise the rent on Han's sushi restaurant by $2,000.

Han told investigators he was angry over years of financial disputes and was tired of business associates taking his money. Police Chief Roberto Arredondo later confirmed that the shootings were not random — they were rooted in known business relationships.

Han has been charged with:

  • Two counts of capital murder
  • Three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

The Wife's Role

What turned this case from a tragic but straightforward shooting into something more complex was the arrest of Ae Son Han, 67, the gunman's wife.

According to the affidavit, Ae Son Han was present during both shootings. Cellphone location data and dash camera footage from their vehicle placed her with her husband at both scenes. The evidence investigators assembled paints a picture of active participation, not passive bystander status:

  • She called ahead. Dash camera audio captured Seung Ho Han asking his wife to call Edward Schleigh to see if he was home. Phone records confirm she placed a call at 9:58 a.m.
  • She was there. While her husband entered Schleigh's apartment, she exited the vehicle and paced in a nearby parking garage. Two gunshots were recorded on the dash camera audio.
  • She refused to help a victim. After the market shooting, surviving victim Olivia Kim asked Ae Son Han to call 911. Instead, she made hostile remarks and walked away.
  • She fled. After both shootings, the couple stopped at a McDonald's drive-thru, ordered drinks, and later separated. Ae Son Han left Texas for Minnesota and stopped cooperating with investigators.
  • She initially lied, then admitted knowledge. She first denied knowing about the shootings, then acknowledged that her husband had killed people because he believed he was cheated out of $75,000.

Ae Son Han was arrested on May 18 in Minnesota with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service. She was charged with one count of murder — specifically for her alleged role in the killing of Edward Schleigh, the second victim.

She was extradited to Texas and booked into the Denton County Jail.

The Victims

The three people killed came from different corners of Han's business network:

  • Sung Rae Kim — Found dead at Gwangjang Market
  • Young Yoo — Shot at the market, spoke with officers before dying from his injuries
  • Edward Schleigh — Found dead in his apartment on Old Denton Road, killed in the second shooting

Three additional victims survived. Olivia Kim and two unnamed men were hospitalized in stable condition.

A Community in Shock

Carrollton's Koreatown area is one of the established Korean American commercial districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The K Towne Plaza where the first shooting occurred is a community gathering spot, not just a strip mall. People shop there, eat there, and know each other.

John Jun, chairman of the Korean American Coalition's DFW Chapter, expressed the community's devastation — not just over the shootings themselves, but over the revelation that both husband and wife were allegedly involved. Community members described the area as close-knit, which makes an act of violence between business associates feel like a betrayal of the social fabric, not just a crime.

The national attention the case drew — covered by outlets from People to CBS — added another dimension. For a community that values its reputation and cohesion, having this story play out on a national stage has been painful.

What the Dash Camera Captured

One of the most striking aspects of this case is how much of it was recorded. The couple's own vehicle dash camera captured:

  • The drive from the market to Schleigh's apartment
  • Seung Ho Han asking his wife to call the second victim
  • Audio of the two gunshots at the apartment
  • The couple's subsequent drive, including the McDonald's stop

That footage, combined with surveillance cameras at the apartment complex and cell tower data, gave investigators a detailed timeline of both shootings and the movements in between. It's also the foundation of the case against Ae Son Han — the evidence that she wasn't just present but allegedly participated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were killed?

Three: Sung Rae Kim and Young Yoo at Gwangjang Market, and Edward Schleigh at his apartment on Old Denton Road.

How many were injured?

Three additional people were shot and hospitalized in stable condition, including a woman named Olivia Kim.

What was the motive?

The gunman, Seung Ho Han, told police he was angry about a $75,000 failed business deal, a Georgia property investment dispute, and a rent increase at his sushi restaurant that he blamed the victims for engineering.

What is the wife charged with?

Ae Son Han, 67, is charged with one count of murder for her alleged role in the killing of Edward Schleigh. Investigators say she called ahead to check if Schleigh was home and was present when her husband entered the apartment.

Where was the wife arrested?

She was arrested in Minnesota on May 18 by the U.S. Marshals Service, then extradited to Texas.

What charges does the husband face?

Seung Ho Han faces two counts of capital murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Were these random shootings?

No. Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo confirmed the shootings were targeted and rooted in known business relationships.

When Business Disputes Turn Deadly

Financial disagreements happen every day in business communities across the country. What happened in Carrollton is a worst-case scenario — a man who felt cheated, who stewed in resentment, and who ultimately decided that violence was the answer. The involvement of his wife adds a layer that investigators are still unraveling.

For the Korean American business community in Carrollton, the healing process will take time. The victims' families are mourning. The survivors are recovering. And the community is left asking how a financial dispute — the kind of thing that should be resolved in a courtroom — ended in three funerals.

The criminal cases against both Seung Ho Han and Ae Son Han are ongoing in Denton County.

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