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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Police have identified the suspect in a central Fresno shooting that killed 42-year-old Yong Vang on Monday.
He’s been identified as 41-year-old Robert Phompong.
A warrant for his arrest has been issued.
The shooting happened just before 4:20 pm on 9th Street near Pine Avenue.
Investigators say Vang was in a fight with Phompong before gunshots rang out. When officers arrived, they found Vang with a bullet wound.
Vang was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died.
Police say Phompong is a known gang member who is unhoused.
He is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who spots Phompong should not approach and immediately call 911.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
