On May 13, 2018, 21-year-old Arlit Chanloeung was tragically shot and killed in Corona, California. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. in an alleyway on the 1200 block of W. Tenth Street. Arlit and his father, Chyleng Chanloeung, were both found with gunshot wounds at the scene. While Arlit succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the Corona Regional Medical Center, his father survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Riverside County Coroner's Office later confirmed Arlit's death.
The Corona Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, but as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Arlit Chanloeung's death has left the community in shock, as he was a well-known and recent graduate of Corona High School. The senseless nature of the crime has prompted calls for justice and increased efforts by local law enforcement to find those responsible. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and the search for answers continues.