A dispute between friends in Elm Springs, Arkansas, ended with the death of 42-year-old By Phonasasivixay. According to reports, Phonasasivixay arrived at his friend Praphat Gingsumrong’s Oneol Avenue home before dawn on Sunday, October 27, 2019, intending to go fishing. After Gingsumrong locked him out, Phonasasivixay remained outside for hours.

Authorities say the situation escalated about 8 a.m., when Gingsumrong allegedly came out of the house and shot Phonasasivixay multiple times in the head. The body was not discovered until neighbors checked on Gingsumrong that afternoon; police were called around 2:25 p.m. Officers found Phonasasivixay deceased and detained two people at the residence, including Gingsumrong. Gingsumrong was charged with capital murder and held at the Washington County Detention Center.

If anyone knew By Phonasasivixay or has information about what happened that morning, please share what can help the investigation.