On the night of March 31, 2016, Chad Sokhan Hang, a 17-year-old high school student, was fatally shot in Long Beach, California. At around 11:50 PM, Long Beach Police responded to reports of gunfire on the 1300 block of East 11th Street. They found Hang suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Hang, described as a joyful and family-oriented individual, was a senior at Poly PAAL, a high school in Long Beach designed to help students catch up on credits. He was with his brother at the time of the drive-by shooting, and family members believe they were caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. His family has since been seeking answers and urging anyone with information to come forward.
As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Authorities continue to investigate, and they encourage anyone with relevant details to contact Long Beach Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
