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Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Hero who stepped in to stop crazed man harassing mom and kids at train stop is butchered to death
A courageous cyclist was stabbed to death by a crazed man at a San Francisco train stop after he stepped in to protect a mother and her kids who were being harassed. Colden Kimber, 28, was fatally jabbed in the neck with a six-inch blade on July 26 while waiting at a Muni stop with his girlfriend in the Ingleside neighborhood. The couple had gone on a date before making their way to the stop around 4.15pm, which was surrounded by children and families, when Sean Collins, 29, started yelling at a mom. As they waited, Kimber decided to bravely get in between Collins as he shouted at the woman 'Oh you think you are better than me,' and 'You are scared of me,' court documents obtained by KGO said. While 6ft4in Kimber stood directly in front of Collins as the train approached, he 'stabbed the unsuspecting victim on the right side of his neck,' records showed. Following the 'completely and utterly unprovoked' attack, Kimber stopped moving as blood gushed out of his neck, the court filing read. He was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital where he died after undergoing surgery. Shortly after the deadly incident, Collins was found covered in blood by police blocks away from the scene and taken into custody. Surveillance footage from a nearby restaurant also captured Collins walking in the area dressed in an all-black outfit. Collins has been charged with murder and is due in court for his arraignment on August 14. It is unclear what drove him to stab Kimber, but according to court documents, the Superior Court of California received a report regarding his mental health. The results of the report remain unclear at this time. Cameras at the Muni station captured the attack and two child witnesses, aged eight and 14, saw the horror stabbing occur, according to prosecutors. Now, Kimber's loved ones are trying to make sense of the crime that took the life of someone who was trying to save others. Bradley Woehl, the owner of American Cyclery, where Kimber worked, said he is a 'totally irreplaceable' employee who he will miss dearly. 'I'm going to miss him for his good nature and his kind spirit, and he really lived such an exemplary life. He was a very positive influence on myself and my staff,' Woehl told KGO. He added that Kimber worked at the shop for years, where he would repair and even build new bikes for customers. 'He is totally irreplaceable as a worker, and totally irreplaceable as a friend and person and someone who had a good influence in my life,' his boss added. Kimber discovered his passion for cycling when he took his mother's place in the New York triathlon after she had to drop out while fighting breast cancer, she told the San Francisco Chronicle. 'He had never ridden a bike on a road,' Lara Litchfield-Kimber said. 'The bikes were the things that stuck.' After relocating from New York to California in 2020 with his long-time girlfriend, Kimber joined the Dolce Vita Cycling team as well as a semi-professional ice hockey team in Vacaville. He previously played hockey growing up, his mother explained. Kimber loved biking so much he would be on his bike for 12,000-13,000 miles some years, per the Chronicle. When he wasn't dabbling in sports, Kimber was studying kinesiology at San Francisco State University. He dreamed of working in sports medicine. Litchfield-Kimber set up a GoFundMe page to help support their family during this difficult time. 'Colden unwillingly leaves behind a loving partner of seven years, his little sister who is just getting into road cycling, friends young and old, beloved cycling and hockey communities on both sides of the country, and his family who was immensely proud of the man he had become,' she wrote. In addition to trying to plan services and memorials for her late son, his grieving mother said his family plans to 'simultaneously navigate a criminal homicide trial from across the country and all the unknowns of this unfamiliar process.' As of Sunday afternoon more than $81,500 was raised to help them out.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 28, Died Protecting Kids from a Stranger, Who Was Allegedly Harassing Them on a Train Platform, in 'Shocking' Incident
'There is no making sense of this and no words to convey the devastation we are feeling,' the man's family wrote in a statementNEED TO KNOW A man was fatally stabbed on a San Francisco subway platform after allegedly attempting to protect fellow commuters on July 26 Colden Kimber, 28, allegedly stepped between a man — who was yelling at people waiting for the train, including women and children — when the incident occurred, according to multiple reports A 29-year-old suspect has since been arrested and charged in connection with Kimber's murder, the San Francisco Police Department saidA 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a subway platform in San Francisco while trying to protect fellow commuters, including children. Officers from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) responded to a report of a suspected stabbing at Ocean Ave. and Lee Ave. at approximately 4:12 p.m. local time on July 26, according to a police statement shared on July 28. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a man — who was later identified as Colden Kimber, 28 — with an apparent stab wound. The man was rushed to a local hospital, where he ultimately died, per the SFPD statement. The SFPD said they detained a person, who matched the suspect's description, a short distance from the stabbing incident. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Sean Collins, was transported to the San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked for homicide, police said. Kimber, who was originally from upstate New York, was waiting for a train with his girlfriend at the Muni stop when Collins allegedly began yelling at people on the platform — including women and children — according to KTVU, ABC 7 and The San Francisco Standard. Kimber protectively stepped between Collins and the other commuters, at which point Collins allegedly stabbed Kimber in the neck, according to police, per KTVU. William Fazio, Collins' defense attorney, said he met his client for the first time on Friday, Aug. 1, KTVU reported. "His parents are very distressed,' the attorney said while speaking about his client. 'They sent their hearts out to the young man who lost his life. It's a nonsensical act. It's very sad. Hopefully, he can get some treatment and some help. That's my goal in this case." Collins is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 14, Superior Court of California public court records show. PEOPLE reached out to the San Francisco District Attorney's office for comment on Sunday, Aug. 3, but did not receive an immediate response. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "It was so horrendous and shocking, and the last person that I would expect something like that to happen to," Reuben Sawyer, Kimber's friend, told ABC 7 following the tragedy. Bradley Woehl, who owns the cycling shop where Kimber worked, said that Kimber 'really lived such an exemplary life." "He was a very positive influence on myself and my staff," Woehl said, adding that Kimber would be missed for 'his good nature and his kind spirit.' 'There is no making sense of this and no words to convey the devastation we are feeling,' Kimber's family wrote in a GoFundMe established to help them cover funeral expenses while "navigating a criminal homicide trial from across the country and all the unknowns of this unfamiliar process.' 'Colden unwillingly leaves behind a loving partner of seven years, his little sister who is just getting into road cycling, friends young and old, beloved cycling and hockey communities on both sides of the country, and his family, who was immensely proud of the man he had become,' his family added. As of Aug. 3, the GoFundMe had raised $85,975 toward a goal of $90,000. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
03-08-2025
- New York Post
Hero cyclist, 28, killed shielding mom and children from knife-wielding madman at California train station
A beloved cyclist was allegedly stabbed to death by a knife-wielding madman after heroically stepping in to protect a mother and her children who were being harassed at a California train station. Colden Kimber, 28, was waiting at a Muni stop in San Francisco with his girlfriend on July 26 when a ranting lunatic approached a terrified family and hurled unhinged threats that prompted the 6-foot-4 New York native to courageously intervene, according to court documents obtained by KGO. 'Oh, you think you are better than me,' alleged assailant Sean Collins, 29, screamed at the mother and her two children at the Ingleside transit hub, adding, 'You are scared of me.' 5 Colden Kimber, 28, was killed on July 26 when a knife-wielding madman allegedly stabbed him in the neck. Gofundme Kimber, heading home from a lunch date, positioned himself between the frightened family and Collins when the frenzied attacker plunged a six-inch blade into the unsuspecting man's neck as he glanced toward an approaching train, court documents said. The San Francisco State University student and avid cyclist stopped moving after the 'completely and utterly unprovoked attack' as blood gushed out of his neck, officials said. 5 Police said the knifing happened at a Muni stop in Ingleside. ABC7 The Dryden native was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he died following surgery, according to a GoFundMe launched by his heartbroken mother. 'There is no making sense of this and no words to convey the devastation we are feeling,' his mom, Lara Litchfield-Kimber, wrote in the fundraiser, which has since amassed over $91,000. 'He had this protective thing about him,' the grief-stricken mom told WSYR, noting her son was endearingly nicknamed a 'country moose.' 5 Police said the deadly incident was captured on surveillance camera. ABC7/Pakwan Restaurant A blood-stained Collins was arrested and charged with murder after being found just blocks from the deadly scene, where the horrific knifing was captured on surveillance cameras, according to local reports. Kimber was studying kinesiology, the science of human movement, and working at American Cyclery, where he had spent the past three years repairing and building bikes, when he was ruthlessly killed. 'I'm going to miss him for his good nature and his kind spirit, and he really lived such an exemplary life,' Bradley Woehl, owner of American Cyclery, told KGO. 5 Clothing and a shoe were left behind at the San Francisco stop where Kimber stepped in to help a terrified family. ABC7 'He was a very positive influence on myself and my staff. He is totally irreplaceable as a worker, and totally irreplaceable as a friend and person and someone who had a good influence on my life.' Kimber's love for cycling began when he took his mother's place in the New York Triathlon after she was forced to withdraw while battling breast cancer, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. 'He had never ridden a bike on a road,' Litchfield-Kimber told the outlet. 5 Kimber, a student at San Francisco State University, was an avid cyclist. Gofundme 'The bikes were the things that stuck. People would say, 'I had a Colden sighting,' because it wasn't that rare because he was always on his bike.' A memorial bike ride has since been scheduled in Kimber's honor on Sept. 7. Collins is due back in court for his arraignment on Aug. 14.
Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Brave 6'4 cyclist who stepped in to stop crazed man harassing kids at train stop is butchered to death
A courageous cyclist was stabbed to death by a crazed man at a San Francisco train stop after he stepped in to protect a mother and her kids who were being harassed. Colden Kimber, 28, was fatally jabbed in the neck with a six-inch blade on July 26 while waiting at a Muni stop in the Ingleside neighborhood with his girlfriend. The couple had just gone on a date before making their way to the stop that was surrounded by children and families when Sean Collins, 29, walked up. As they waited, Kimber decided to bravely get in between Collins and a woman with her children as he shouted: 'Oh you think you are better than me' and 'You are scared of me,' court documents obtained by KGO said. While 6'4in Kimber stood directly in front of Collins as the train approached, the knifeman 'stabbed the unsuspecting victim on the right side of his neck,' records showed. Following the 'completely and utterly unprovoked' attack, Kimber stopped moving as blood gushed out of his neck, the court filing read. He was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital where he died after undergoing surgery. Shortly after the deadly incident, Collins was found covered in blood by police blocks away from the scene and taken into custody. Surveillance footage from a nearby restaurant also captured Collins walking in the area dressed in an all black outfit. Collins has been charged with murder and is due in court for his arraignment on August 14. It is unclear what drove him to stab Kimber, but according to court documents, the Superior Court of California received a report regarding his mental health. The results of the report remain unclear at this time. Cameras at the Muni station captured the attack and two child witnesses, aged eight and 14, saw the horror stabbing occur, according to prosecutors. Now, Kimber's loved ones are trying to make sense of the crime that took the life of someone who was trying to save others. Bradley Woehl, the owner of American Cyclery, where Kimber worked, said he is a 'totally irreplaceable' employee who he will miss dearly. 'I'm going to miss him for his good nature and his kind spirit, and he really lived such an exemplary life. He was a very positive influence on myself and my staff,' Woehl told KGO. He added that Kimber worked at the shop for years, where he would repair and even build new bikes for customers. 'He is totally irreplaceable as a worker, and totally irreplaceable as a friend and person and someone who had a good influence in my life,' his boss added. Kimber discovered his passion for cycling when he took his mother's place in the New York triathlon after she had to drop out while fighting breast cancer, she told the San Francisco Chronicle. 'He had never ridden a bike on a road,' Lara Litchfield-Kimber said. 'The bikes were the things that stuck.' After relocating from New York to California in 2020 with his long-time girlfriend, Kimber joined the Dolce Vita Cycling team as well as a semiprofessional ice hockey team in Vacaville. He previously played hockey growing up, his mother explained. Kimber loved biking so much he would be on his bike for 12,000-13,000 miles some years, per the Chronicle. When he wasn't dabbling in sports, Kimber was studying kinesiology at San Francisco State University. He dreamed of working in sports medicine. Kimber (pictured) discovered his passion for cycling when he took his mother's place in the New York triathlon after she had to drop out while fighting breast cancer Litchfield-Kimber set up a GoFundMe page to help support their family during this difficult time. 'Colden unwillingly leaves behind a loving partner of seven years, his little sister who is just getting into road cycling, friends young and old, beloved cycling and hockey communities on both sides of the country, and his family who was immensely proud of the man he had become,' she wrote. In addition to trying to plan services and memorials for her late son, his grieving mother said his family plans to 'simultaneously navigate a criminal homicide trial from across the country and all the unknowns of this unfamiliar process.' As of Sunday afternoon more than $81,500 was raised to help them out.
