# Trans NYT exec killed by in-laws during kids' visit

> Trans New York Times executive shot by in-laws during supervised visit with children.
- Title: Trans NYT exec killed by in-laws during kids' visit | Shortify
- Summary: Trans New York Times executive shot by in-laws during supervised visit with children. Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was killed by his in-laws Shouyong Zhang and…
- Keywords: jonathan mckinsey, shouyong zhang, shili chen, alameda county sheriff, dublin sports ground, supervised visit, first degree murder, news, entertainment, Trans, NYT, exec
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/trans-nyt-exec-killed-by-in-laws-during-visit-with-kids-da
- Published: 2026-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jonathan mckinsey, shouyong zhang, shili chen, alameda county sheriff, dublin sports ground, supervised visit, first degree murder, news, entertainment
## Jonathan McKinsey killed
Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was shot dead by his in-laws Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen in a California parking lot during a supervised visit with his children.
## In-laws charged with murder
Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, were charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting McKinsey during a supervised visit with his children.
## Prior threats to kill
McKinsey previously threatened to hire a hitman to 'get rid of' his mother-in-law, Shili Chen, according to court documents.

> get rid of
## Family tensions
McKinsey's wife, Candice Jang, described avoiding his anger by appearing agreeable, while tensions escalated between the family members.
## Key takeaway

Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was killed by his in-laws Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen in a California parking lot during a supervised visit with his children.