Boonsouk Pilavanh, 35, was fatally shot on the evening of August 22, 2022, at a residence on the 2400 block of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. The shooting happened about 5:20 p.m.; initial reports said two vehicles and as many as six suspects were involved. Paramedics took him to a hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Born November 24, 1986, in Thailand, Boonsouk was a Richmond resident and was known for his cooking. He is survived by his mother, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Contra Costa County prosecutors later declined to file charges against a Bay Area resident who had been arrested, citing insufficient evidence, and that person was released. The motive remains unclear and the Richmond Police Department continues to investigate.

Did anyone in the Richmond area see activity on Macdonald Avenue that evening or have information about the vehicles or people involved?