On 5 May 2026, two fatal shootings occurred in Texas, leading to the arrest of a woman for allegedly assisting her husband during the violent incidents. Authorities in Carrollton confirmed that Ae Son Han, aged 67, was charged with murder on Monday, 18 May, after being implicated in the actions of her husband, 69-year-old Seung Ho Han.
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The tragic events unfolded at a shopping centre and a nearby apartment complex during what were described as business meetings. The police reported that these shootings resulted in two deaths and left three others injured. Seung Ho Han has since confessed to shooting all five victims during the encounters.
Following a detailed investigation, the Carrollton Police Department announced Ae Son Han’s arrest, stating that she was present during the crimes and played a role in aiding the second homicide. The police extended their appreciation for the cooperation of the U.S. Marshals Service, which helped locate Ae Son Han in Minnesota. Efforts are now underway to extradite her back to Texas to face the charges.
Initially, Ae Son Han claimed she was unaware of her husband’s actions. However, an arrest warrant affidavit revealed that she later admitted to knowing that he believed he had fallen victim to a $75,000 scam, which allegedly triggered the deadly shootings. According to reports, a survivor pleaded with Ae to call for emergency assistance after the attack, emphasizing the urgent need for help.
Witness accounts further dramatized the case; one survivor alleged that Ae Son Han made a chilling remark as she left the scene, stating, “Why aren’t you dead yet? You should have been the first one dead.” This statement, detailed in the affidavit, painted a disturbing picture of the atmosphere during and after the violence.
Using cellular data, detectives confirmed that the couple was together throughout the criminal events. Surveillance footage captured them driving away from the first shooting scene to the apartment complex where the second shooting took place. In a further twist, Seung Ho was recorded instructing his wife to check if the second victim was home by calling him.
After the shootings, it was reported that the couple made a seemingly mundane stop at a McDonald’s drive-thru, ordering drinks shortly after the violent episodes had occurred. This act of normalcy amid chaos has added to the unsettling nature of the incident.
Seung Ho Han has been charged with two counts of capital murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, while Ae Son faces a more singular charge of murder. The police confirmed that the victims had no prior connection to the couple, and the shootings were not random acts of violence but rather the result of a disputed business relationship.
Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo addressed the media, clarifying that the motive behind the shootings was still under investigation and that they were looking to establish further details regarding the business dealings that may have led to the tragedy.
As this case unfolds, the local community continues to grapple with the shocking nature of the events, and plans for the upcoming legal proceedings are in motion. The investigation remains active as authorities work to bring clarity to the motives and circumstances surrounding this grievous incident.