On May 13, 2018, a tragic event unfolded in Stockton, California, claiming the lives of 22-year-old Gina Xiong, her husband Joe Lor, also 22, and their 5-year-old daughter, Kayleen Lor. The family was gathered in their apartment near Belleview and 11th Streets in Stockton's Sierra Vista neighborhood to celebrate Mother's Day when multiple rounds of gunfire erupted.
Joe Lor was pronounced dead at the scene, while Gina and Kayleen were rushed to a nearby hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. Two other individuals present in the apartment sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident left the family and the community in shock and grief. Despite the efforts of the Stockton Police Department and the family's relentless pursuit of justice, the case remains unsolved. The police have not identified any suspects or established a clear motive for the shooting. The family has been actively involved in seeking answers, distributing flyers, and offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The lack of progress in the investigation has been a source of frustration and sorrow for the family, who continue to hope for closure and justice.
The Stockton Police Department has faced challenges in gathering leads and information, with many avenues leading to dead ends. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that might help solve the case. The family's efforts to keep the memory of their loved ones alive and to seek justice have included starting a nonprofit organization in Joe Lor's name, aimed at sparking new leads and preventing similar tragedies from happening to other families.
The emotional toll on the family has been immense, with feelings of sadness, anger, and hope often intertwining. The car of Joe Lor remains parked in the driveway of his brother Chang's home, serving as a constant reminder of the unfulfilled dreams and the devastating loss. The family continues to advocate for justice, hoping that one day the perpetrators will be brought to justice and that they will find the answers they so desperately seek.
