EVERETT—Yesterday, the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested a fourth suspect in the August 19, 2022, home invasion homicide that resulted in the death of 36-year-old Irah Sok. The fourth suspect, 24-year-old Xavier Chaney, was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office Violent Offender Task Force around 1 p.m. in the 3600 block Albion Place N. in Seattle. He was interviewed by detectives before being booked into the Snohomish County Jail for first-degree murder. His bail is currently set at $5 million dollars, and he is expected to make his first appearance in Snohomish County Superior Court on Friday.
The three previous individuals arrested, include:
- 29-year-old Kevin Thissel of Pierce County who remains in federal custody pending trial.
- 24-year-old Chris Johnson of Pierce County who pleaded guilty on March 11, 2026, to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
- 25-year-old Keilani Songcuan who remains in custody at the Snohomish County Jail on $1 million bail pending trial.
This remains an active investigation.
Case background:
Around 3 a.m. on August 19, 2022, deputies responded to the 2600 block of 96th Street SE for a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, 36-year-old Irah Sok, who had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the investigation, detectives learned three armed suspects kicked in the front door and forced entry into the home. The suspects went to the second floor of the residence and entered the primary bedroom. One of the suspects shot the 36-year-old victim as she lie in bed next to her 7-year-old child. The victim’s husband was forced to the floor and zip tied by the suspects.
The three suspects ransacked the victim’s belongings and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of luxury possessions.
Once the suspects fled, the victim’s husband ran out of the residence and contacted a neighbor who called 911. The investigation continued for several months before detectives, with assistance from the Kent Police Department, got a break in the case at the end of 2022.
This remains an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes tipline 425-388-3845.
Source: Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
