NewsKRON4 — Bay AreaNovember 2, 2026San Francisco County
Defense Attorney Files for Bail in Dublin Sports Complex Murder Case Involving East Bay Couple
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New court filings seek bail for a 77-year-old woman charged with murdering her son-in-law, with her attorney arguing she did not know her husband planned the shooting and acted under the belief her husband was being attacked.
Read the full story at KRON4 — Bay AreaWhy It Matters
The upcoming November 4 court hearing will determine whether one of the accused defendants is released on bail while awaiting trial for murder.
Key Facts
- Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang are charged with the murder of their son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey.
- The shooting took place outside a Dublin sports complex on September 26.
- Authorities initially suggested the couple was lying in wait and ambushed the victim.
- Defense attorney Curtis Briggs filed for bail, arguing that Chen did not know her husband's plans and lacked premeditation.
- According to the defense filing, Chen shot the victim believing he had tried to kill her husband.
- Surveillance video reportedly shows Chen shooting McKinsey after her husband shot him.
- Legal analyst Michael Cardoza noted a judge evaluating bail will consider public safety and whether the defendant will return to court, likely addressing passport surrender.
- The defendants are scheduled to appear before a judge for their bail hearing on November 4.
Who's Mentioned
PersonShili Chen“77-year-old defendant accused of murder”locationDublin“Location of the sports complex where the shooting occurred”locationEast Bay“Region where the defendants reside”OrganizationNew York Times“Employer of the victim”PersonMichael Cardoza“KRON4 legal analyst”PersonJonathan McKinsey“Victim who was killed outside a Dublin sports complex”PersonCurtis Briggs“Defense attorney for Shili Chen”PersonShouyong Zhang“Co-defendant and husband of Shili Chen”OrganizationKRON“Media outlet reporting the story”