Lack of respect

Police: lack of respect fueled shooting:

Tacoma Detectives are now saying that it was a perceived lack of respect that caused Douglas Chanthabouly to shoot and kill Samnang Kok at Foss High School.

“There was a disagreement over property between the two and some money between the two,” he said. “The suspect felt the victim owed him some money, and by not paying there are some respect issues.”

I’m curious to find out how much the alleged property or money was worth, to see how much Douglas Chanthabouly thought it was worth throwing two lives away.

Police also said that another gun and ammunition were found in Chanthabouly’s home.

Not surprisingly, a mental health “expert” is saying that Chanthabouly has a history of mental illness and may possibly have schizophrenia.

After his arrest, Chanthabouly was interviewed by Penny Hobson of Pierce County Jail’s mental health staff.

Hobson’s report filed Thursday in Pierce County Superior Court said that Chanthabouly was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Kirkland two years ago after attempting suicide.

Chanthabouly was confused at times, somewhat depressed and having hallucinations, Hobson wrote in her evaluation.

He “appears to have difficulty with concentration” and said he has trouble remembering things since he began suffering psychotic symptoms about two years ago, she wrote.

Chanthabouly “reports ongoing psychotic symptoms that are reduced but not extinguished with medication,” Hobson said. “Based on his history, there may (be) competency concerns – this would obviously be impacted by his attorney’s ability to communicate with him.”

Hobson noted that Chanthabouly’s judgment was within normal limits and “currently appears adequate.” He also had a good understanding of his current circumstances and “does not appear to be imminently at risk,” she said.

There’s your defense.