Father's Message Emerges After NYT Executive Allegedly Killed by In-Laws

<p>A Facebook message from William Finney II, the father of New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey, surfaced days after McKinsey was allegedly shot by his in-laws in a California park. McKinsey, 40, shared a photo on Facebook on September 7, prompting his father to express hope for a family reunion.</p><p>"Jon, hope everything is going well," Finney wrote. "Hope you can visit us when you have some free time. Mom and Dad love you so much and miss you. Hope everything goes well with you and Candice and the kids."</p><p>Less than three weeks later, McKinsey was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Dublin Sports Grounds. Prosecutors allege that his in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, executed a planned ambush.</p><p>The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged the couple with murder, alleging they intentionally killed McKinsey by "lying in wait." Several 911 callers reported gunfire before a Dublin Police Services sergeant arrived and found McKinsey with multiple gunshot wounds.</p><p>Witnesses directed officers to a black Honda Civic leaving the parking lot, leading to a high-risk traffic stop nearby. Chen was allegedly driving while Zhang was a passenger. Three witnesses identified the couple as the shooters, and surveillance video reportedly captured them firing at McKinsey.</p><p>Police allege that the couple shot in a crowded parking lot with "blatant disregard for public safety," even with children present. Zhang later admitted to shooting McKinsey during an interview with investigators, and police recovered a second firearm that Zhang allegedly used.</p><p>McKinsey's death occurred amid a divorce and child custody dispute involving his estranged wife, Candice Jang. Court records show that McKinsey filed for divorce in December, and the couple had multiple hearings scheduled, including a family law status conference and a domestic violence restraining order hearing.</p><p>McKinsey accused Jang of physical and emotional abuse and claimed conflicts with his in-laws, including allegations of anti-LGBTQ slurs directed at him and his son. Jang, in her protection order request, alleged that McKinsey physically and emotionally abused her and their children.</p><p>Prosecutors charged McKinsey in October with two misdemeanor counts for allegedly striking his 6-year-old son and leaving his 2-year-old child home alone. McKinsey denied the allegations, claiming Jang orchestrated the situation to frame him. Despite ongoing legal battles, a judge approved unsupervised public visits with the couple's children.</p><p>Police served a search warrant at Jang's home, but authorities have not disclosed what they were seeking. It is unclear whether Zhang or Chen have retained attorneys. Fox News Digital reached out to McKinsey's family for comment but did not receive a response.</p>