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EVERETT, Wash. - The young man accused of targeting Asian households in a 2022 home invasion spree pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the murder of Everett mother Irah Sok.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Christopher Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Johnson admitted he was part of a criminal crew that targeted Asian families for home invasion robberies in Summer 2022.
The crew would dress in black clothing and burst into homes in the middle of the night, claiming to be police with guns drawn. Then, they would use zip-ties to restrain the victims, including children as young as nine, while others ransacked for valuables.
Court records detail at least seven different incidents across King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties, including armed robberies and kidnappings.
In one of these home invasions on Aug. 19, 2022, 36-year-old Irah Sok was shot and killed in bed while her seven-year-old child was lying next to her. Sok's husband was also injured during the robbery.
What's next:
Johnson pleaded guilty to racketeering and RICO conspiracy charges, and is expected to plead guilty to second-degree murder for the death of Sok. He is expected to be formally sentenced on May 6, and will be recommended to serve two 25-year prison terms.
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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.