A Chinese national, Chen Wu, has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting of four individuals at an illegal medical marijuana operation in Oklahoma.
Wu, 47, pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of assault and battery with a deadly weapon during a court hearing.
The incident occurred on November 20, 2022, at a farm west of Hennessey, where Wu demanded the return of $300,000 he had invested in the growing operation.
The victims, all Chinese citizens, were fatally shot in a garage on the 10-acre farm operating under an illegally obtained license for medical marijuana cultivation. Among the deceased were Quirong Lin, Chen He Chun, Chen He Qiang, and Fang Hui Lee. A fifth individual, Yi Fei Lin, sustained injuries during the attack.
Wu was apprehended in Florida two days after the shooting when his vehicle triggered a tag reader, leading to his arrest by Miami Beach police. He was subsequently extradited to Oklahoma and sentenced to life in prison without parole for each murder count, along with a 20-year term for assault, to be served concurrently.
Oklahoma Investigation Leads to Arrest
Kingfisher County District Attorney Tommy Humphries emphasized the dangers associated with illegal marijuana activities in Oklahoma, using this case as a stark reminder.
The inquiry conducted in Oklahoma regarding the quadruple homicide resulted in the apprehension of Richard Ignacio. He stands accused of deceitfully asserting ownership over the medical marijuana farm, allegedly misrepresenting his stake in the operation to obtain licenses and registrations fraudulently.
Ignacio allegedly misrepresented ownership of the farm to meet residency requirements for licensing, leading to charges related to fraudulently obtaining licenses and registrations. Yi Fei Lin, identified as the 25% owner of the farm, also faces charges, including assault.
The case underscores the complexities and risks associated with illegal marijuana operations, prompting authorities to reiterate the importance of adhering to regulations and licensing requirements in the state.
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