On the night of February 21, 2025, Trieu van Huynh, a 26-year-old man from Garden Grove, California, was found in a parking lot near 9622 Garden Grove Blvd. Authorities responded to the scene at approximately 11:20 p.m., where they discovered that Huynh had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he fought for his life for three days before succumbing to his injuries on February 24, 2025.
Huynh’s passing deeply affected his community, and his family arranged a traditional and religious ceremony to honor his life. His funeral services were held on March 11, 2025, at Peek Funeral Home in Westminster, California.
Law enforcement officials launched an investigation into the shooting, seeking to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. On March 5, 2025, authorities arrested 19-year-old Chan Tham Giang at the Mexico-U.S. border in San Ysidro. Giang was attempting to cross into Mexico when investigators detained him. Police believe that Giang was responsible for shooting Huynh in the head on the night of February 21. Following his arrest, Giang was transported back to Orange County, where he was booked into jail. Detectives suspect that additional individuals may have been involved in the case and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
