DA Gascón Announces Charges of Murder and Attempted Murder in Fatal Sword Attack in San Dimas

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón July 29 announced that Weichien Huang has been charged with allegedly murdering her wife and attempting to murder her mother-in-law with a sword (katana) at their home in the city of San Dimas on July 18.

“We are deeply saddened by this horrific violence and our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones and community,” District Attorney Gascón said. “This tragic case demonstrates the insidious problem of domestic violence that affects many throughout our country. Our Bureau of Victim Services is readily available to assist the surviving victim during this time.”

Weichien Huang (dob 12/28/79) is charged with one count of murder; and one count of attempted murder.

It is further alleged that the defendant inflicted serious bodily injury on a person 70 years or older and used a katana (sword) in the commission of the crimes.

Huang was arraigned July 29, in Dept. N of the Pomona Courthouse.

On July 18, Huang allegedly stabbed and killed her wife and injured her wife’s mother with a sword at their home in the city of San Dimas. Victim Fei Chen Chen was pronounced dead at the scene. Victim Hsi H. was hospitalized with serious injuries. The defendant was hospitalized, then discharged and booked on July 24.

The People are recommending bail be set at $3,000,000. If convicted as charged, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

The case is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.