Randy Xiong, a 28-year-old resident of Fresno, California, was tragically murdered on November 17, 2019. His death was part of a series of violent events that deeply affected the local Hmong community. Randy was killed at his home on East Dwight Avenue in the early hours of the morning. This incident was later linked to gang-related activities, specifically involving the Mongolian Boys Society and the Asian Crips, two rival gangs in the area.
The murder of Randy Xiong was a catalyst for
a retaliatory attack later that same day. In the evening, gunmen stormed a backyard football viewing party on East Lamona Avenue, where they opened fire on a group of men watching the game. This mass shooting resulted in the deaths of four men and injuries to six others. The victims were all members of the Hmong community, and the attack was believed to be in retaliation for Randy Xiong's murder. The suspects in the shooting were identified as members of the Mongolian Boys Society, who targeted the party believing it was attended by members of the rival Asian Crips gang.
Following extensive investigations, six suspects were arrested in connection with the mass shooting. These individuals were identified as Billy Xiong, Anthony Montes, Porge Kue, Johnny Xiong, Pao Vang, and Jhovanny Delgado. They faced multiple charges, including four counts of homicide, twelve counts of attempted homicide, and conspiracy to commit murder with gang and firearm enhancements. The suspects were held on $11 million bail each. The investigation also led to the recovery of weapons used in the shooting, including a modified 9mm handgun and a .40 caliber Glock pistol, as well as the seizure of $46,000 in cash suspected to be tied to drug activity.
The murder of Randy Xiong and the subsequent mass shooting highlighted the ongoing gang violence in Fresno and its devastating impact on the community. The arrests and charges brought some measure of justice, but the events left a lasting scar on the Hmong community and underscored the need for continued efforts to address gang-related violence in the area.
