The Episode 14 of 911 has left fans reeling. Does Chimney die? And is Kenneth Choi, who plays him, leaving? The two-part Contagion special took a terrifying turn when a routine emergency call turned into a deadly biohazard crisis, putting several members of the 118 in grave danger. Among them was Howard “Chimney” Han, whose fate now hangs in the balance.
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Does Chimney die and is Kenneth Choi leaving 911?
In the latest episode of 911, the 118 team responds to what initially appears to be a standard emergency at a research lab. However, the situation spirals into chaos when the team becomes trapped inside with a deadly airborne virus. An explosion shatters Chimney’s protective mask, leaving him directly exposed and in severe danger. Kenneth Choi, who plays Chimney, portrays the character’s escalating condition as the situation intensifies.
Unlike the others, who manage to avoid the worst, Chimney’s exposure is immediate and severe. The virus in question has been modified by rogue lab technician Moira, who not only altered its strain but also reduced the incubation period to just 90 minutes. That gives the team — and viewers — very little time or hope. As fans speculate whether Chimney will die in 911, Moira flees with the only cure, leaving his survival uncertain.
This storyline has sparked speculation about Kenneth Choi’s future on 9-1-1. The teaser for Episode 15, the second part of the Contagion arc, heightens concern. It shows Chimney coughing up blood, bleeding from his nose, and entering organ failure.
Maddie, his partner and the mother of his child, appears distraught in the trailer, admitting that he’s already in the second phase of infection. These intense trailer moments have sparked speculation that Chimney might die, and that Kenneth Choi could be leaving 911. As of now, there is no official confirmation that either is happening.
