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Seattle Man Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Pregnant Woman's Killing
Cordell Goosby admitted to the 2023 shooting that left a pregnant woman and her unborn child dead, but was ruled legally insane at the time.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:21am
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A Seattle man charged with the 2023 shooting death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Cordell Goosby was accused of fatally shooting 34-year-old Eina Kwon and injuring her husband Sung Kwon as they were on their way to work. Experts for both the defense and prosecution determined that Goosby was legally insane at the time of the incident, leading the court to permit the not-guilty plea.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complex legal and mental health issues surrounding violent crimes committed by individuals with severe mental illness. The ruling raises questions about the balance between public safety and the treatment of those found not guilty by reason of insanity, as well as the availability and quality of mental health resources in the community.
The details
According to court documents, on June 13, 2023, Goosby allegedly sprinted toward the driver's side window of Eina and Sung Kwon's white Tesla with a gun raised as they were stopped at a red light. Goosby then fired multiple shots into the vehicle, killing Eina Kwon, who was 32 weeks pregnant, and injuring her husband. Goosby was later located by police and admitted to the shooting, saying "I did it! I did it!" Goosby was prohibited from owning a firearm due to his criminal record in Illinois, and the gun used in the shooting was reportedly stolen.
- On June 13, 2023, Eina Kwon and her husband Sung Kwon were shot while stopped at a red light around 11:15 a.m.
- In March 2026, Cordell Goosby was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2023 shooting.
The players
Cordell Goosby
A Seattle man who was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder in the 2023 shooting death of Eina Kwon and the injury of her husband Sung Kwon. Goosby was prohibited from owning a firearm due to his criminal record in Illinois.
Eina Kwon
A 34-year-old pregnant woman who was killed in the 2023 shooting while on her way to work at the Japanese restaurant she owned with her husband.
Sung Kwon
The husband of Eina Kwon, who was injured in the 2023 shooting while the couple was on their way to work.
What’s next
Goosby's future release would depend on approval from multiple state and court entities.
The takeaway
The not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity ruling in this case raises important questions about the balance between public safety and the treatment of those with severe mental illness who commit violent acts. It underscores the need for improved access to quality mental health resources in the community to prevent such tragedies.
