Ten years after the tragic loss of Donnie Chin, the Chinatown-International District (CID) activist and longtime leader of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC), the impact of his work continues to resonate deeply within the community.
We became like brothers: A former cop on Donnie Chin’s legacy
Ten years have passed since Donnie Chin—Chinatown-International District (CID) activist and longtime leader of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC)—was killed while on patrol in his own community.
A decade without Donnie: Remembering the CID’s guardian, brother, mentor
It’s been 10 years since Chinatown-International District (CID) activist and International District Emergency Center (IDEC) executive director Donnie Chin was shot and killed while on patrol in the CID—and for these same 10 years, the community has been asking for answers from the Seattle Police Department (SPD), which opened an investigation into Donnie’s death when it happened. Since then, there have been few updates, and no concrete answers.
Community honors slain hero as legacies remain
On a hot day, in the alley outside the Sun May Company, around 100 people gathered to pay their respects to the fallen hero of the Chinatown-International District (CID).
IDEC turning 50, needs fresh faces
By Irfan Shariff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On Chinese New Year in 1968, while still in middle school, Donnie Chin helped form the Asians for Unity Emergency Squad. The group emerged […]
LETTER: RE: Contributing in memory of Donnie Chin
At this time of mourning, we deeply that the community and public for the outpouring of love and support for Donnie Chin and IDEC. As the board for the agency […]
COMMENTARY: Donnie Chin: A man of his people
By OCA-Greater Seattle For Northwest Asian Weekly We at OCA-Greater Seattle are stunned, shocked, and saddened by the loss of our friend, Donnie Chin. Our condolences go out to his […]
Donnie Chin, ID community protector, slain — Police continue search for killer
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle Police have no leads as to who killed International District mainstay Donnie Chin. The 59-year-old Chin was fatally shot in the early morning […]
How do we describe a hero? — Remembering Donnie Chin
“He loved the kids of this neighborhood. Last month a toddler ran into King St and got hit by a car. Donnie responded first. The three generations of this family […]
How do we honor Donnie Chin?
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The community is still grieving Donnie Chin’s death. There are several ways which we can help the community to heal. One is to help the […]