LA HABRA, Calif.** — New details have surfaced following the shocking **murder-suicide** that unfolded at a popular Korean BBQ restaurant in La Habra, shedding light on a deadly act of domestic violence that left two lives lost and a community shaken. Authorities have identified the victim as **34-year-old Jiwoo Park**, who was fatally shot by her estranged husband, **37-year-old Minho Kim**, before he turned the gun on himself.
The tragedy occurred during the restaurant’s busy evening hours, sending diners scrambling for cover as gunfire erupted inside. Police arrived within minutes to find both Park and Kim suffering from gunshot wounds. Park was pronounced dead at the scene, while Kim was later confirmed deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to court records, Park had filed for a **protective order** against Kim just two months prior, citing escalating threats and emotional abuse following their separation. Friends say she had recently moved out and was focused on rebuilding her life, working full-time and finding new independence. “She was finally feeling safe again,” one friend shared tearfully. “No one imagined he would find her there.”
Detectives believe Kim tracked Park to the restaurant, where she worked part-time as a hostess. Surveillance footage reportedly shows him entering moments before the shooting, suggesting the attack was premeditated.The **La Habra Police Department** and **Orange County District Attorney’s Office** are continuing to investigate the case, emphasizing the critical importance of recognizing warning signs in abusive relationships.
Community members have since placed flowers and candles outside the restaurant, honoring Park’s life and mourning the senseless act that took it. Advocates say her story underscores the need for stronger protections and awareness surrounding domestic violence — a reminder that behind every restraining order is a person seeking safety and a chance to live free from fear.
