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Jacky Vue

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer afternoon, the vibrant sounds and celebratory atmosphere of the 38th Annual Hmong Freedom Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota, were tragically shattered by violence. Nineteen-year-old Asian male, Jacky Vue, lost his life on July 1, 2018, amidst the thousands gathered at Como Regional Park. The festive air turned chaotic when a confrontation, reportedly sparked by a dispute between rival gangs, escalated into a fatal shooting.

The incident began with a fight involving umbrellas bet ...Read More
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  • 2 Arrested In Connection To Fatal Hmong Freedom Festival Shooting
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    Victim Details

    Jacky Vue

    Male

    Asian

    Saint Paul

    MN

    2018-07-01

    19

    Jacky

    Vue

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying it must have been for everyone at the Hmong Freedom Festi... ...Read More
    06/30/2024
    Wow, I’m still wrapping my head around this whole situation. I can't help but think about how terr... ...Read More
    03/24/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the chaos that erupted at the Hmong Freedom Festival when Jacky Ger V... ...Read More
    02/21/2023
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