Sacramento Police Department News Release
Release 06-03-05b June 3, 2005 For Immediate Release	Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Joe Valenzuela Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO Ofc. Michelle Lazark PIC Audrey Lee

On June 3, 2005, the Sacramento Police Department’s Street Gang Task Force arrested eight (8) suspects for a wild shootout between two different Asian gang sets. The shootout occurred on Albion Way in South Sacramento.  At least twenty rounds were fired from multiple guns, and one suspect was struck numerous times. Two guns were recovered in the investigation. 

All eight suspects were charged with attempted murder and street gang terrorism. They are identified as:

Kou Vang, 20 years

Kong Vang, 23 years

Jer Thao, 21 years

Andy Vang, 19 years

Koua Pao Vang, 18 years

Paul Thao, 19 years

Jail Her, 18 years

Ying Xiong, 20 years

The Police Department’s Gang unit is continuing to investigate this shooting and additional arrests are anticipated.

Anyone with information regarding this case is requested to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or (800) AA-CRIME.  Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.