Fresno Murder Suspect Arrested After Monday Fatal Shooting

By Anthony Haddad

Published 3 days ago on

July 5, 2024

A fatal shooting in southeast Fresno district led to the arrest of suspect Robert Phompong following an intensive investigation by homicide detectives. (Fresno PD)

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A gunfire report in Fresno’s Southeast Policing District on Monday afternoon led to police finding 42-year-old Yong Vang fatally injured near a parked pickup on North Ninth Street, the Fresno Police Department reported.

Vang was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon after.

Homicide detectives investigating the incident identified Robert Phompong, 41, as the suspect.

Phompong was apprehended on Wednesday during a search linked to a narcotics and illegal gambling probe in the 3700 block of East Olive Avenue. Despite attempting to flee, he was captured without further incident.

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Authorities continue to investigate the shooting and seek the public’s assistance.

The Fresno Police Department urges anyone with relevant information on the case, identified under number 2404080788, to come forward. Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP (7867) or reach out to Homicide Detectives Justin Baroni at 559-621-2516 or Detective Allison Lopez at 559-621-2072.

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Anthony Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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A fatal shooting in southeast Fresno district led to the arrest of suspect Robert Phompong following an intensive investigation by homicide detectives. (Fresno PD)

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