Sengny Chea, a 31-year-old resident of San Diego, tragically lost her life on May 14, 2022, in a violent incident that has left her family and community in deep mourning. Sengny was shot multiple times in the upper body in the parking lot behind her Lincoln Park apartment complex. The incident occurred around 2:19 a.m., and despite the immediate arrival of medics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her 12-year-old son was also injured in the shooting, suffering a gunshot wound to his leg, while her 32-year-old boyfriend sustained contusions and other injuries.
The San Diego Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the shooting. Alex Galvan, a 22-year-old resident of San Diego, was arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges. He was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to his wrist and was later hospitalized. Another individual, Abraham Galvan, was also arrested on suspicion of violating probation, possession of an assault weapon, and assault with force. A third male, described as a person of interest, was seen fleeing the scene and remains under investigation.
The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, but it appears that a physical altercation between Sengny's boyfriend and the suspects preceded the tragic event. Sengny and her son came upon the altercation, which escalated into the fatal shooting. The case has drawn significant attention, with Sengny's family and community calling for justice and answers. Alex Galvan has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to seek information about the third suspect involved in the incident.
