Khoa Dang Nguyen, a 33-year-old Vietnamese-American man from Nederland, Texas, was tragically murdered on December 8, 2018, while fishing on Pleasure Island near Port Arthur, TX. Nguyen was shot multiple times by an unknown assailant while fishing near 3000 North Levee Road. After being shot, he attempted to drive away in search of help but succumbed to his injuries before his truck crashed into a guardrail near 1700 T.B.
Ellison Parkway.
The Port Arthur Police Department responded to the scene and found Nguyen unresponsive in his vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation was taken over by the Port Arthur Police's Criminal Investigation Division, which has been actively searching for the suspect responsible for Nguyen's death. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward and have offered a cash reward for anonymous tips.
Nguyen's family and friends remember him as a fun-loving and kind individual who enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. His death has deeply affected his loved ones, who are hopeful that the perpetrator will be brought to justice. The case remains open, and the investigation continues as authorities work to find the person responsible for this senseless act of violence.
