True Cindy Vang, 41, was shot and killed at her Fresno home on Lamona Avenue on March 23, 2021. Four of her six children, ages 9 to 17, were in the house during the shooting. Authorities say the killing was domestic violence allegedly committed by her husband, Ka Lou Yang, who was arrested and charged and held at Fresno County Jail.

Court records and reporting describe a history of abuse between the couple. Yang had a prior criminal history including a 2017 felony for fleeing a peace officer and driving recklessly, for which he served two years. A 2009 domestic violence case was dismissed after both parties failed to appear. Local advocates noted Vang had considered divorce and said cultural pressures in the Hmong community can make separation difficult.

After the killing the community organized vigils, raised funds for funeral expenses and the children, and tied purple ribbons around Vang’s home. The family’s landlord later disposed of the household belongings after the crime scene was cleared, a loss that compounded the children’s trauma. If anyone knew Cindy Vang or has information about the case, please come forward.