'Shattered': Family mourns Burnaby senior killed by stray bullet

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsCrimeLocal News 'Shattered': Family mourns Burnaby senior killed by stray bullet Sons of 85-year-old Chang Yong Cho appeal to those involved in the Aug. 30 shooting to turn themselves in Author of the article: By Cheryl Chan Published Sep 09, 2026 Last updated 15 minutes ago 2 minute read Join the conversation Chang Yong Cho, 85, has been identified as an uninvolved bystander who was shot and killed in his apartment by a stray bullet from an Aug. 30 shooting near 18th and Humphries avenues in Burnaby. PHOTO BY HANDOUT / INTEGRATED HOMICIDE IN Article content The grieving family of an 85-year-old Burnaby senior killed by a stray bullet say they’re devastated and “shattered” by his senseless death. Article content Chang Yong Cho was killed after gunfire erupted near his Burnaby apartment in the early morning hours of Aug. 30. Article content Article content His sons are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to “do the right thing” and come forward to police. Article content Article content “Our father was a man of deep Christian faith, gentle spirit and unwavering kindness,” said Justin and David Cho in a statement shared by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on Wednesday. “To lose him in such a shocking way has shattered our hearts.” Article content Sunrise Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Cho was born in Korea in 1940 and built a life in Canada. After his wife of 40 years died in 2012 from Parkinson’s disease, Cho “carried his grief quietly and faithfully” and found comfort in family, friends, his church and community, his sons said. Article content He enjoyed golfing, dancing, eating with friends and spending time with his family, including his sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other extended family. Article content “We are struggling to understand how something so senseless could happen to a man who lived with such gentleness and grace,” said Justin and David. Article content RCMP say it received a shots-fired call at around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 30 near 18th and Humphries avenues. Officers who responded didn’t find any injured victims. Article content Later that day, police were…